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Emil Fuchs saves the franchise (February 20, 1923)

January 5, 2021

Records show that 19 ownership groups or corporations owned the franchise now known as the Atlanta Braves. Of those, only a …

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Who is Wally Berger?

May 18, 2019

Walter Anton Berger was an outfielder who played for four National League teams, primarily the Boston Braves (1930 – 1937). …

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Who is Bob Elliott?

May 9, 2019

Robert (Bob) Irving Elliott was a third baseman and right fielder who played most of his career with the Pittsburgh …

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“Braves Win Last Game for Boston, Milwaukee Loses It.” – BOSTON GLOBE — March 18, 1953

April 18, 2019

Strange things happen in baseball. It is fickle some days. When you are playing, it can just happen. Go figure! …

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Billy Southworth is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee — December 3, 2007

April 11, 2019

Billy Southworth, who managed the Cardinals (1929, 1940-45) and the Braves (1946-51) is elected to the Hall of Fame by …

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Game 5 of the 1948 World Series – Boston Braves 11, Cleveland Indians 5 — October 10, 1948

April 6, 2019

The 1948 World Series saw the Cleveland Indians against the Boston Braves. The Braves had won the National League pennant for the first time since the …

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Who is Tony Cuccinello?

March 28, 2019

Anthony Francis “Tony” Cuccinello  was a second and third baseman. He played for the Boston Bees (1936–1940) and the Boston …

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The Boston Braves lose game 4 of the World Series — October 9, 1948

March 26, 2019

Steve Gromek of the Indians and Johnny Sain of the Braves pitched complete games each. The Indians struck first when …

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Boston Braves lose the game to the Cleveland Indians 4-3 to close the series — October 11, 1948 World Series

March 25, 2019

The 1948 World Series between the Boston Braves and the Cleveland Indians was coming down to the wire. After 5 …

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Who is Johnny Antonelli?

March 23, 2019

Johnny Antonelli was left-handed starting pitcher who played for the Boston and Milwaukee Braves (1948-50, 1953), New York and San Francisco Giants, and Cleveland Indians between 1948 and 1961. …

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Who is Buster Chatham?

March 18, 2019

Buster (Charles Lorenzo) Chatham was born on Christmas day, December 25, 1901 in West, Texas. He played two seasons with …

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Boston Braves become the Milwaukee Braves — March 18, 1953

March 7, 2019

On March 18, 1953, the Braves end the 77 year-old association with Boston and become the first major league club …

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Braves beat Cleveland 1-0 — October 6, 1948 World Series

January 28, 2019

The 1948 World Series saw the Cleveland Indians against the Boston Braves. The Braves had won the National League pennant for the first time since the “Miracle …

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The Cubs beat the Boston Braves 24-2 — July 3, 1945

December 11, 2018

At Braves Field in Boston on July 3, 1945, the Cubs tally the most runs in their post-1900 history when …

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A standing room only crowd attends the first-ever major league game played on a Sunday in Brooklyn vs the Braves — May 4, 1919

December 6, 2018

A standing room only crowd attends the first-ever major league game played on a Sunday (May 4, 1919) in Brooklyn. …

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The Braves win the 1914 World Series after being in last place on July 4

November 13, 2018

In the 1914 World Series, the Boston Braves beat the Philadelphia Athletics in a four-game series. The “Miracle Braves” were …

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Braves open spring training in Connecticut and not Florida — March 18, 1943

November 9, 2018

Spring training is the start of a glorious time of year. We normally associate it with Arizona and Florida. Not …

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The Tribe takes a 2-1 World Series game lead over the Braves — October 8, 1948

November 5, 2018

October 8, 1948, facing only thirty batters, Indians’ rookie hurler Gene Bearden five-hits the Braves for a 2-0 victory in …

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Little League game is played and Sonny Yearick is first to play in majors with Boston Braves — June 6, 1939

October 14, 2018

Carl Stolz’s had a dream. He wanted to provide a wholesome baseball experience for local boys as a means of …

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Brooklyn and Boston Braves both refuse the Giant’s request for waivers on Chief Meyers — February 10, 1916

October 8, 2018

On February 10, 1916, the Giants ask for waivers on Chief Meyers, but Brooklyn and Boston Braves both refuse the …

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James E. Gaffney sells the Boston Braves for $500,000 — January 8, 1916

October 6, 2018

James E. Gaffney, on January 8, 1916, sells the Boston Braves for $500,000 to Percy Haughton, Harvard’s head baseball coach …

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Roger Craig suffers his 20th loss of the season when the Mets lose to Milwaukee, 2-1 — August 4, 1963

September 8, 2018

At County Stadium on August 4, 1963, Roger Craig suffers his 20th loss of the season when the Mets lose …

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How many World Series appearances have been made by the Braves?

August 30, 2018

The Braves won three World Series titles in 9 World Series appearances. The Braves are the only franchise to win …

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Top 10 Moments in Braves History — Video

July 17, 2018

The 10 greatest moments in the history of the organization Honorable Mention: Rafael Furcal unassisted triple play #10: Atlanta Braves …

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Boston Braves announce they will move to Milwaukee (March 17, 1953)

April 19, 2018

The Braves’ spring training game on March 17, 1953,  against the Yankees in Bradenton, will prove to be the team’s last …

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Jackie Robinson breaks color barrier in first game against Boston Braves (April 15, 1947)

April 15, 2018

On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson, age 28, becomes the first African-American player in Major League Baseball when he …

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Max Surkont sets a couple of Braves records in Boston and Milwaukee (1950 to 1953)

March 20, 2018

Boston starter Max Surkont matches goose eggs with Reds’ Ken Raffenberger during the first eight innings in a scoreless duel …

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The Giants set a modern record by stealing 11 bases, in one game, against the Braves. (1912)

February 11, 2018

There was a lot new in 1912, including the new name, the Boston Braves. Having played for the Rustlers in …

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Fred Toney sits out the season rather than play for the Boston Braves (1922)

January 16, 2018

1922 was a disastrous year for the Boston Braves. It was Fred Mitchell second season as Manager. They finished eighth …

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Jack Slattery doesn’t last long as manager (1928)

January 4, 2018

The good news is that in 1928 the Braves did not finish last. The Philadelphia Phillies had that honor. The …

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The Boston Braves drop from fifth place to seventh place, 22 games behind the leader (1926)

December 28, 2017

It is Dave Bancroft’s 3rd year as manager. In 1926, the team is not heading in the right direction. The …

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The 1920 Boston Braves came to the bottom of their slide (1920)

December 19, 2017

The 1920 Boston Braves came to the bottom of their slide. In George Stallings 8th year, Boston had a record …

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Jim Thorpe can’t help the Boston Braves (1919)

December 14, 2017

1919 saw a very slight improvement from the previous year. The Boston Braves, under manager George Stallings, finished sixth with …

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Rabbit enlists in the Navy and the Braves slid continues (1918)

December 5, 2017

The slide continued for the Boston Braves in 1918. With a 53-71 record, they finished seventh, 28 1/2 games behind …

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Braves play their ninth double header in a row (September 15, 1928

November 28, 2017

On September 15, 1928 the Boston Braves play their ninth consecutive doubleheader. Now that is a lot of work. The …

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Rogers Hornsby has one season for the Braves (1928)

November 16, 2017

Rogers Hornsby played for the Braves as a second baseman in 1928. Hornsby was born in Winters, Texas on April …

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The Braves print tickets and almost go to the series (1916)

November 14, 2017

George Stallings entered his fourth season as manager for Boston Braves in 1916. They finished third, four games behind with …

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As a catcher, Ernie Lombardi becomes an All-Star and batting champ winner (1942)

November 7, 2017

1942 Reds general manager Warren Giles announces the team has traded veteran catcher Ernie Lombardi to the Boston Braves for …

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After the miracle of 1914, the Braves couldn’t repeat in 1915

November 2, 2017

Following the miracle of 1914, was it a fluke? Could the Braves repeat? It was George Stallings 3rd year as …

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Fred Frankhouse is the only bright spot (1935)

October 21, 2017

When you can win games on the worst team in the history of the Braves, that deserves a note. Not …

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Al Dark was Deion Sanders before Deion Sanders (1948)

September 21, 2017

Al Dark played for the Braves in 1946, 1948-49 and then again in 1960. Al was born on January 7, …

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Johnny Antonelli is traded to New York Giants for Bobby Thomson (1953)

September 16, 2017

Johnny Antonelli played with the Braves from 1948 to 1950, again in 1953 and 1961. Born on April 12, 1930 …

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Fred Hoey award goes to Bobby Doerr (February 2, 1950)

August 31, 2017

On February 2, 1950, at a Boston sports writers dinner, infielder Bobby Doerr receives the Fred Hoey Award. Doerr played his …

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Johnny Hutchings gives up 500th career home run to Mel Ott (August 1, 1945)

August 22, 2017

At the Polo Grounds on August 1, 1945, Mel Ott hits his historic 500th career home run off Braves’ hurler …

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Eddie Fallenstin first in Little League and then the Braves on April 30, 1933 – Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins

August 14, 2017

Guest blog by Keith Spalding Robbins The newspaper photo of the South Orange Ridgewoods that were coached by the Stonehams …

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Warren Spahn signs with the Braves (June 4, 1940)

August 12, 2017

It isn’t every day you can do this. It turns out, in fact to be rare. On June 4, 1940 …

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Phil Masi World Series controversy (1948)

August 3, 2017

It was in the first game of the 1948 World Series held at Boston Braves Field against the favored Cleveland …

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Mule Watson gets traded again (April 4, 1918)

June 20, 2017

The Phillies trade infielder Bert Niehoff (.255, 2, 42) on April 4, 1918 and send cash to the Cardinals for …

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Jim Thorpe signs as a free agent with the Giants (February 1, 1913)

March 20, 2017

Olympic hero Jim Thorpe, turning down an offer from the last-place Browns, signs with the Giants on February 1, 1913, …

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Twenty one innings with a 0-0 tie gets broken up (August 1, 1918)

March 14, 2017

There are long games and then there are very long games. No one scoring a run makes it even worse. …

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