1973 Hank Aaron finishes one home run short of Babe Ruth
The highlight of the 1973 Atlanta Braves season was Hank Aaron finishing the season just one home run short of …
Monthly Archives: April 2016
The Barnes brothers battle it out in a pitching duel (June 26, 1924)
In a matchup at the Polo Grounds on June 26, 1924, Giants’ right-hander Virgil Barnes faces his older sibling, Jesse, …
Andruw Jones, John Schuerholz elected to Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame
The Atlanta Braves have announced two new inductees to the Braves Hall of Fame. “Now that I got the induction, …
A game to watch (April 27, 2016) as A. J. Pierzynski gets hit 2,000
Today (April 27, 2016) was a game to watch as catcher A. J. (Anthony John) Pierzynski secured hit 2,000. He collected …
Harry Wright Day, Baseball’s other April Celebration — Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins
Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins April 13, 1896 – 120 Years later a fitting memorial to the Original Red …
“Oh…people will come Ray. People will most definitely come.” ~Terence Mann
“Ray. People will come, Ray. They’ll come to Iowa for reasons they can’t even fathom. They’ll turn up your driveway …
When two 100 plus loosing teams face each other, who loses? (October 6, 1923)
On October 6, 1923. for only the second time in major league history, two 100-loss teams face one another when …
The Foghorn of the Boston Red Caps (1876)
It was a one year career and yes, his name was Foghorn Bradley. He was born on Sunday, July 1, …
Homer History: When Jim Leyritz halted hopes of a Braves dynasty (October 23, 1996)
In the Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports’ …
Les Mann, an all around athletic hero and Boston Brave — Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins
Guest blog article by Keith Spalding Robbins Les Mann: baseball hero, football hero, basketball star, World Series hero, Track and …
Barry Bonds, not Greg Maddux, was Atlanta Braves’ first choice in 1992
I am so glad Barry Bonds never was traded to the Atlanta Braves. Apparently it came very close to happening. Yes, …
What Baseball Can Teach About Saving Our Failing Institutions
Baseball is an amazing game. It has a lot to teach us. Consider the book “ Big Data Baseball: Math, …
Murphy caps big Nats debut with go-ahead hit in opening day win against the Atlanta Braves (April 4, 2016)
The final Opening Day at Turner Field. That’s right. The final one. This should have been exciting. It was not. …
The Atlanta Braves lose the first ever League Championship game to the Mets 9-5 (October 4, 1969)
In the first ever League Championship Series playoff game on October 4, 1969, the Mets beat the Braves 9-5 in …
Atlanta Braves 25-Man Roster for opening day (April 4, 2016)
Finally! It is opening day. This is the last opening day at Turner Field. I have so many fond memories …
“There are only two seasons – winter and Baseball.” ~Bill Veeck
Nothing like opening day! I never get tired of it. “There are only two seasons – winter and Baseball.” ~Bill …
Philadelphia Phillies at Boston Braves win 3-0 on Opening Day (April 14, 1915)
It’s opening day the year after the Miracle Braves won the World Series. So, on April 14, 1915, the Phillies …
