Warren Spahn signs with the Braves (June 4, 1940)
June 4, 1940, was a great day. The Boston Bees (also know as the Braves) sign South Park High School …
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Red Schoendienst and The Turning Point (1957)
Many seasons there is a turning point. In 1957, the turning point was the June 15th trading deadline. The Braves were …
Boston Braves win at the South End Grounds beating the Dodgers 11-7 (May 2, 1912)
Team owner William Hepburn Russell died after the 1911 season and his stock was bought up by a group including …
Hank, Rico and Orlando (April 2, 1972) plus a side note on the designated hitter
On April 2, 1972 Hank Aaron, Rico Carty, and Orlando Cepeda all start in an exhibition game. It is the …
The pitcher who hit two grand slams in one game (July 3, 1966)
Sunday, July 3, 1966…this was the day we should all remember as one of the best performances an Atlanta Braves …
Hammerin’ Hank is born to break the Bambino’s record (February 5, 1934)
On February 5, 1934, a day before Babe Ruth’s 39th birthday, future all-time home run leader Hammerin’ Hank Aaron is …
Atlanta scores seven runs in seventh inning (April 4, 2003)
In one inning, the Atlanta Braves wiped out three games’ worth of frustration. The Braves scored seven runs in the seventh, highlighted …
William Jennings Bryan “Billy” Herman selected by the special Veterans Committee for the Hall of Fame (February 3, 1975)
On February 3, 1975, the special Veterans Committee selects second baseman William Jennings Bryan “Billy” Herman (Cubs, Dodgers, Braves and Pirates), …
