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The Braves select Bob Horner as their first overall pick — June 6, 1978

March 20, 2019

The Braves select Bob Horner as their first overall pick (June 6, 1978) in the June draft and promptly promote …

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Jim Bouton notches his last major league victory (62-63) — September 14, 1978

September 20, 2018

In 1978, Ted Turner signed Bouton to a contract with the Atlanta Braves. After a successful season with the Savannah Braves of the Class AA Southern …

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The Braves Got Hot Fast, And They Might Stay That Way (2018 Season)

May 5, 2018

Is this a huge step for an Atlanta club still trying to fill seats in its shiny new suburban stadium? These aren’t …

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Gaylord Perry reaches number 3,000 (October 1, 1978)

August 8, 2016

On October 1, 1978, NL Cy Young Award winner Gaylord Perry becomes the third major league league pitcher, joining Walter Johnson …

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The Braves and Cubs use 14 pitchers (June 3, 1978)

March 12, 2016

This is stunning. It is hard to imagine happening. I am sure Bobby Cox was going crazy. The Braves and …

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Dale Murphy proves the superiority of the Braves farm system (1978)

February 26, 2016

The Atlanta Braves built their championship years based on an amazing farm system. Bill Lucas was the first black general …

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Buzz Capra is released (March 30, 1978)

July 17, 2015

On March 30, 1978, at the end of spring training, the Braves release pitcher Buzz Capra, who was trying to …

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Ted Turner is the wild card (1978)

February 16, 2015

There were four candidates for the job. It is a very good job if you can handle the stress. You …

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Ball Four (1978)

December 23, 2014

Jim Bouton was briefly an Atlanta Brave. He played for us in 1978 for one year. He was born on …

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