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Monthly Archives: April 2016

1973 Hank Aaron finishes one home run short of Babe Ruth

April 29, 2016

The highlight of the 1973 Atlanta Braves season was Hank Aaron finishing the season just one home run short of …

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The Barnes brothers battle it out in a pitching duel (June 26, 1924)

April 28, 2016

In a matchup at the Polo Grounds on June 26, 1924, Giants’ right-hander Virgil Barnes faces his older sibling, Jesse, …

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Andruw Jones, John Schuerholz elected to Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame

April 26, 2016

The Atlanta Braves have announced two new inductees to the Braves Hall of Fame. “Now that I got the induction, …

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A game to watch (April 27, 2016) as A. J. Pierzynski gets hit 2,000

April 24, 2016

Today (April 27, 2016) was a game to watch as catcher A. J. (Anthony John) Pierzynski secured hit 2,000. He collected …

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Harry Wright Day, Baseball’s other April Celebration — Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins

April 22, 2016

Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins April 13, 1896 – 120 Years later a fitting memorial to the Original Red …

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“Oh…people will come Ray. People will most definitely come.” ~Terence Mann

April 20, 2016

“Ray. People will come, Ray. They’ll come to Iowa for reasons they can’t even fathom. They’ll turn up your driveway …

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When two 100 plus loosing teams face each other, who loses? (October 6, 1923)

April 18, 2016

On October 6, 1923. for only the second time in major league history, two 100-loss teams face one another when …

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The Foghorn of the Boston Red Caps (1876)

April 15, 2016

It was a one year career and yes, his name was Foghorn Bradley. He was born on Sunday, July 1, …

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Homer History: When Jim Leyritz halted hopes of a Braves dynasty (October 23, 1996)

April 13, 2016

In the Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports’ …

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Les Mann, an all around athletic hero and Boston Brave — Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins

April 11, 2016

Guest blog article by Keith Spalding Robbins Les Mann: baseball hero, football hero, basketball star, World Series hero, Track and …

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Barry Bonds, not Greg Maddux, was Atlanta Braves’ first choice in 1992

April 10, 2016

I am so glad Barry Bonds never was traded to the Atlanta Braves. Apparently it came very close to happening. Yes, …

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What Baseball Can Teach About Saving Our Failing Institutions

April 8, 2016

Baseball is an amazing game. It has a lot to teach us. Consider the book “ Big Data Baseball: Math, …

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Murphy caps big Nats debut with go-ahead hit in opening day win against the Atlanta Braves (April 4, 2016)

April 6, 2016

The final Opening Day at Turner Field. That’s right. The final one. This should have been exciting. It was not. …

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The Atlanta Braves lose the first ever League Championship game to the Mets 9-5 (October 4, 1969)

April 6, 2016

In the first ever League Championship Series playoff game on October 4, 1969, the Mets beat the Braves 9-5 in …

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Atlanta Braves 25-Man Roster for opening day (April 4, 2016)

April 4, 2016

Finally! It is opening day. This is the last opening day at Turner Field. I have so many fond memories …

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“There are only two seasons – winter and Baseball.” ~Bill Veeck 

April 3, 2016

Nothing like opening day! I never get tired of it. “There are only two seasons – winter and Baseball.” ~Bill …

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Philadelphia Phillies at Boston Braves win 3-0 on Opening Day (April 14, 1915)

April 1, 2016

It’s opening day the year after the Miracle Braves won the World Series. So, on April 14, 1915, the Phillies …

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