First ever game at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium — Tuesday, April 12, 1966
The Atlanta Braves’ first-ever game was played at home, at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium, on Tuesday, April 12, 1966, against the …
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First a double steal, then a triple steal. All in the same inning. — July 18, 1961
On July 18, 1961, in a game against the Reds at Crosley Field, the Milwaukee Braves have Hank Aaron on second and …
The Atlanta Braves trade Joe Torre to the St. Louis Cardinals for Orlando Cerpeda — March 17, 1969
On March 17, 1969, the Atlanta Braves trade Joe Torre, a spring training holdout publicly feuding with team GM Paul …
Looking back at the 1966 first opening day for Atlanta Braves (April 12, 1966)
What was the first game in Atlanta like? April 12, 1966 was a historic day for the Braves. Here is …
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 …
The Atlanta Braves win their first NL Wild Card (October 3, 2009)
On October 3, 2009, needing only a win or a Colorado loss for the past week, the Dodgers finally clinch …
Life without Phil Niekro (1984)
1984 brought a whole new course for the Atlanta Braves. It would be a year without Phil Niekro. After two …
Bobby was right even though he was fired (1981)
It is hard to believe that Bobby Cox was fired but in 1981 it happened. And so, Joe Torre took …
A great place to grow up for baseball (1940)
Brooklyn NY was a great place to grow up in the 1950’s. Great for baseball lovers that is. I have …
