The Milwaukee Braves host the All-Star Game — July 12, 1955
The Milwaukee Braves host the All-Star Game on July 12, 1955, for the second time in franchise history. The first …
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Chipper Jones (Hall of Fame) — one of the top seven third basemen in baseball history
Chipper Jones (Hall of Fame) unquestionably finds himself among the top seven third basemen in baseball history — the order …
Milwaukee clears the way for the Boston Braves to become the Milwaukee Braves (March 17, 1953)
It is March 17, 1953. A very good deal is about to happen. The Milwaukee County Board, which oversees County …
Eddie Matthews hits number 500 (July 14, 1967)
July 14, 1967 is a stunning day for Braves with Eddie Matthews hitting number 500. Against Juan Marichal at Candlestick Park, Eddie Matthews hits home run #500 …
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 …
What would the all time roster for the Braves look like?
How would you fill out the all time roster for a team with as much talent as the Braves have …
Fred Haney wanted to spend more time with his family (October 4, 1959)
Stating he wants to spend more time with his family, on October 4, 1959 Fred Haney resigns as the Braves …
Losing in 1960 with Spahn, Aaron, Matthews and Burdette
What a difference a year makes. In 1959, 88 wins would have won the championship. In 1960, 88 wins got …
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 …
Overshadowed but a great home run hitter nonetheless (Joe Adcock – 1966)
There is a lot to the Braves history and we have had our share of home run hitters. Joe Adcock was one …
1959 is a year of great expectations with 3 future Hall of Famers on the roster
There were great expectations of the Braves in 1959. The 2 years before, they had brought the Division championships home. …
Joe Adcock gets beaned (1954)
You have to love Joe Adcock. On August 1, 1954, Dodgers Clem Labine beans Joe Adcock in the 4th. His …
What was the best time to be a fan of the Atlanta Braves?
Great article about when was the best time to be an Atlanta/Milwaukee/Boston Braves fan by Matthew Kory. He uses a …
