Who is Al Glossop?
Alban (Al) Glossop was an second baseman in Major League Baseball. Born on July 12, 1914 in Christopher, Illinois, he …
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The Braves win the 1914 World Series after being in last place on July 4
In the 1914 World Series, the Boston Braves beat the Philadelphia Athletics in a four-game series. The “Miracle Braves” were …
How many World Series appearances have been made by the Braves?
The Braves won three World Series titles in 9 World Series appearances. The Braves are the only franchise to win …
George Stallings makes a difference as manager (1913)
The Braves 1913 were stunningly horrible, except for one thing. They had a 69-82 record finishing 5th, 31 1/2 games …
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 …
Boston Braves at Brooklyn Robins lose 8-2 (April 14, 1914)
The 1914 Boston Braves started the season on April 14 at Ebbets Field against the Brooklyn Robins. Opening day is always …
Ted Cather helps win in 1914
Theodore Physick Cather was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1889. Ted played outfielder from 1912-1915. He would play …
Johnny Evers wanted to play for less money (1914)
After the 1913 season, Johnny Evers was offered $100,000 ($2,386,195 in current dollar terms) to jump to the Federal League, …
Johnny Evers is MVP for the 1914 World Series Champions
John Joseph Evers was born on July 21, 1881 and was a second baseman and manager. He played from 1902 through …
Charlie Deal helps the 1914 Boston Braves win the World Series
Charles Albert Deal was born on October 30, 1891 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania and played third base in the Major Leagues …
Tom Hughes helps the Boston Braves win the World Series in 1914
Thomas L. Hughes born in Coal Creek, Colorado, on January 28, 1884. was a right-handed pitcher for the Boston Braves (1914–18). …
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 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 …
Billy Martin is traded to the Twins (June 1, 1961)
Billy Martin is very famous. More as a Manager than a player. Sometimes players are just passing through for a …
The Miracle Braves (1914)
There are seasons and then there are SEASONS. 1914 was an amazing one for the Boston Braves (now in Atlanta). …
Now he was colorful (1914)
He was a Hall of Famer. He was one of the most accomplished defensive shortstops of all time. And, most …
1919 was not a very good year for the Braves
1919 was not a very good year for the Braves. They were in Boston playing at Braves Field. The attendance …
