10 players you forgot were Braves
The list of Hall of Famers who have played for the Braves includes a Babe (Ruth), a Kid (Nichols), a …
Tag Archives: Babe Ruth
Fred Frankhouse is the only bright spot (1935)
When you can win games on the worst team in the history of the Braves, that deserves a note. Not …
Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth in Cincinnati, forced to do so by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn (April 4, 1974)
On April 4, 1974, in front a crowd of 52,000 at Riverfront Stadium on Opening Day in Cincinnati, Hank Aaron …
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 …
18 putouts is a record (June 26, 1935)
There are some things as a fan you aren’t proud of. There are some records that are set where your …
1973 Hank Aaron finishes one home run short of Babe Ruth
The highlight of the 1973 Atlanta Braves season was Hank Aaron finishing the season just one home run short of …
Hank Aaron and destiny (1974)
1974 would be Eddie Matthews 3rd and last year as Manager for the Atlanta Braves. On April 4th he made …
“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” ~Babe Ruth
It is the optimism of sports, and baseball in particular, that I love. Babe Ruth got it for sure. Every …
Boston Braves outfielder Babe Ruth announces his retirement (June 2, 1935)
Boston Braves outfielder Babe Ruth announces his retirement from baseball on June 2, 1935. The 40-year old former Yankees slugger …
The Babe at the Baker Bowl (1935)
What an amazing player Babe Ruth was. And it would all end in Boston as a Brave. On May 30, …
Dale Murphy calls a home run for a six year old girl (1983)
One of Dale Murphy‘s more memorable incidents was reminiscent of a scene from the classic black-and-white baseball film about Babe …
The first uniform numbers (1929)
Jack Graney was an innovator although it didn’t take hold. In 1916 he was the leadoff batter for the Cleveland …
300, 300, 2,000 Club — Chipper Jones joins the club
There is a very elite club in baseball: Hitters with 300 home runs who batted .300 for their careers and …
The Bambino was a Brave (1935)
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 6, 1895. He died on August 16, 1948. He batted left and …
