Tim Hudson is one of the greatest Atlanta Braves players of the 2,000’s
After spending his college years at Chattahoochee Valley Community College and Auburn University, Tim Hudson played in the major leagues for the Oakland Athletics (1999–2004), …
Monthly Archives: November 2017
Braves play their ninth double header in a row (September 15, 1928
On September 15, 1928 the Boston Braves play their ninth consecutive doubleheader. Now that is a lot of work. The …
Former Atlanta Braves GM John Coppolella given lifetime ban from baseball (November 21, 2017)
Well, we knew it wouldn’t be good news for Atlanta Braves GM John Coppoelella. A lifetime ban is a big …
Braves’ Maddux drops first Opening-Day start (March 31, 2003)
Baseball’s road warriors, the Montreal Expos, started with a win, appropriately, on the road. The Expos sent Greg Maddux to his first Opening-Day loss, defeating the Atlanta …
Matt Kemp hits 3 HRs, powers Braves to fourth straight victory (April 29, 2017)
Matt Kemp had a night like he had never had in his career. He was more than happy to share …
Rogers Hornsby has one season for the Braves (1928)
Rogers Hornsby played for the Braves as a second baseman in 1928. Hornsby was born in Winters, Texas on April …
The Braves print tickets and almost go to the series (1916)
George Stallings entered his fourth season as manager for Boston Braves in 1916. They finished third, four games behind with …
Braves name Alex Anthopoulos as next general manager (2017)
Hoping this is very good news. We need some help and he has a very good track record. The Braves …
Tommy Thevenow is traded to the Boston Bees (January 6, 1937)
On January 6, 1937 the Giants purchase the services of Tommy Thevenow from the Reds. The shortstop will never see …
As a catcher, Ernie Lombardi becomes an All-Star and batting champ winner (1942)
1942 Reds general manager Warren Giles announces the team has traded veteran catcher Ernie Lombardi to the Boston Braves for …
After the miracle of 1914, the Braves couldn’t repeat in 1915
Following the miracle of 1914, was it a fluke? Could the Braves repeat? It was George Stallings 3rd year as …
