Who Else Was Drafted in 1985 besides John Smoltz?
Here is a short list of some of the players taken in the 1985 draft other than Smoltz that could …
Monthly Archives: July 2015
John Smoltz did it right and he did it clean – Hall of Fame 2015
John Smoltz has heart. He loves to play and compete. He would do anything to help the team win. That …
John Smoltz: Some of his greatest games
Officially inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 26, 2015, it would be hard to pick out his “greatest …
John Smoltz – Hall of Fame facts about his career
It is not all about the facts, but in Baseball we easily focus there. John, inducted into the Hall of …
After being ejected for swearing Johnny Evers claims he was talking to the ball. (September 14, 1914)
After being ejected for swearing on September 14, 1914, Johnny Evers claims he was talking to the ball and not …
The debut for the promising prospect Hank Aaron (March 13, 1954)
During an exhibition game against the Yankees on March 13, 1954, recently acquired Milwaukee Brave Bobby Thomson breaks his ankle …
Bobby Bonds joins Hank Aaron in the elite 30/30 club (September 13, 1969)
In a 6-4 defeat to the Reds on September 13, 1969, Bobby Bonds becomes the fourth player in major league …
Boston Braves outfielder Babe Ruth announces his retirement (June 2, 1935)
Boston Braves outfielder Babe Ruth announces his retirement from baseball on June 2, 1935. The 40-year old former Yankees slugger …
Braves pitcher Tom Hughes hurls a no-hitter (April 5, 1916)
On April 5, 1916, Boston Braves pitcher Tom Hughes hurls a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Braves Field. Hughes …
Chet Ross and the 1940 Boston Bees
Chester James Ross was born on April 1, 1917 in Buffalo, NY and died on February 21, 1989. He played …
Buzz Capra is released (March 30, 1978)
On March 30, 1978, at the end of spring training, the Braves release pitcher Buzz Capra, who was trying to …
Delay is asked for, denied and the game is forfeited (April 5, 1902)
On April 5, 1902, in a game at the South End Grounds in Boston, the Boston Beaneaters are trailing the visiting …
Buddy Hassett – (1938 – 1941)
John Aloysius “Buddy” Hassett born on September 5, 1911 and died August 23, 1997. He played first base from 1936 …
Matt Wisler helps the Braves win 5-3 to end Brewers’ 8-game winning streak (July 6, 2015)
Braves rookie Matt Wisler made his second career road start on July 6, 2015. He fared much better this time …
Johnny Cooney – (1921-1930, 1938-1942)
In a 20-season career, Cooney played for the Boston Bees/Braves (Braves, 1921–30, 1940–42; Bees, 1938–40) and also with the Brooklyn …
1940 Boston Bees season
The new trend in baseball in the 1940’s was to install lights for night games. The Braves (then known as …
It isn’t good to be known as trade bait – Doyle Alexander
I am sure if you place professional baseball you would not want to be known as trade bait. Unfortunately, Doyle …
The Kid begins to dominate for the Beaneaters (1891)
I love the name “Kid” Nichols. I guess when you are 20 and break into the Majors, you are a …
The other Hank (1911 – 1923, 1929, 1930)
Hank Gowdy came to the Braves in 1911 and played through 1923 and again in 29 to 30. He was …
The man from Haina – Felipe Alou (1964 – 1969)
Felipe Alou played for the Atlanta Braves from 1964 to 1969. Born in Haina, Dominican Republic on May 12, 1935, …
Just another day for Joe with 12 RBI’s and 4 home runs plus a double (July 31, 1954)
I don’t think anyone new it would be such a memorable day on July 31, 1954. It turned out to …
The Upton brothers both homer in the 9th as Atlanta walks off with a 6-5 win (2013)
I’ve watched a lot of Atlanta Braves baseball over the years. Throughout the 14 straight division titles and the one …
Cameron Maybin has 3 hits, Braves beat struggling Phillies 9-5 (July 4, 2015)
Cameron Maybin says he has “new-found energy” with the Atlanta Braves. That energy has made Maybin perhaps the Braves’ biggest surprise …
50 home runs in a season is not easy to do unless you’re Andruw Jones (September 14, 2005)
Braves’ center fielder Andruw Jones hits his 50th home run on September 14, 2005, in the eighth inning of a …
Boston Braves lose to the Giants at the Polo Grounds 5-8 (July 4, 1920)
It wasn’t a great 4th of July for the Braves in 1920. They were at the Polo Grounds and ended …
Juan Uribe and Jonny Gomes help lead Braves to 2-1 victory over Phillies (July 3, 2015)
Much thanks to Juan Uribe and Jonny Gomes for home runs. Close game but a nice win to keep us …
Hank Aaron – All time home run king (1954 – 1974)
Hank Aaron played for 20 years with the Braves, first in Milwaukee and then in Atlanta. He started in 1954 …
