The Braves select Bob Horner as their first overall pick — June 6, 1978
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
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 …
The Braves Got Hot Fast, And They Might Stay That Way (2018 Season)
Is this a huge step for an Atlanta club still trying to fill seats in its shiny new suburban stadium? These aren’t …
Gaylord Perry reaches number 3,000 (October 1, 1978)
On October 1, 1978, NL Cy Young Award winner Gaylord Perry becomes the third major league league pitcher, joining Walter Johnson …
The Braves and Cubs use 14 pitchers (June 3, 1978)
This is stunning. It is hard to imagine happening. I am sure Bobby Cox was going crazy. The Braves and …
Dale Murphy proves the superiority of the Braves farm system (1978)
The Atlanta Braves built their championship years based on an amazing farm system. Bill Lucas was the first black general …
Buzz Capra is released (March 30, 1978)
On March 30, 1978, at the end of spring training, the Braves release pitcher Buzz Capra, who was trying to …
Ted Turner is the wild card (1978)
There were four candidates for the job. It is a very good job if you can handle the stress. You …
Ball Four (1978)
Jim Bouton was briefly an Atlanta Brave. He played for us in 1978 for one year. He was born on …
