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Ken Forsch throws a no-no against the Braves — April 7, 1979

November 28, 2018

Ken Forsch, who almost didn’t make the start due to swelling in his right arm caused by an insect bite, …

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Stu Miller traded to the Atlanta Braves will only throw 1.3 innings before retiring (April 1, 1968)

February 22, 2017

The Braves purchase Stu Miller from the Orioles on April 1, 1968. I’m guessing Stu didn’t see it as an …

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Not an official no-hitter (1876)

May 27, 2016

Joseph Borden is known for something he isn’t known for. He couldn’t really replace Al Spalding on the Boston Red …

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The Barnes brothers battle it out in a pitching duel (June 26, 1924)

April 28, 2016

In a matchup at the Polo Grounds on June 26, 1924, Giants’ right-hander Virgil Barnes faces his older sibling, Jesse, …

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The Delaware Peach (1898 – 1905)

January 15, 2016

The final year of the glory years for the Braves (then known as the Boston Beaneaters) was due in part …

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Braves pitcher Tom Hughes hurls a no-hitter (April 5, 1916)

July 19, 2015

On April 5, 1916, Boston Braves pitcher Tom Hughes hurls a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Braves Field. Hughes …

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The other Hank (1911 – 1923, 1929, 1930)

July 9, 2015

Hank Gowdy came to the Braves in 1911 and played through 1923 and again in 29 to 30. He was …

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Can you hit this? (1944)

May 8, 2015

The Braves have had some great knuckleballers over the years. The story of the 1944 season was the 31 year-old …

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Ken Holtzman no-hits the Braves 3-0 (August 19, 1969)

February 17, 2015

At Wrigley Field on August 19, 1969, Ken Holtzman no-hits the Braves, 3-0. Now that is not a good day. …

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Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain (1947)

February 12, 2015

Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain were a VERY good combination in 1947 as the best pitchers around. Of course, they …

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What can I do? 18 years in the making! (April 7, 2010)

January 27, 2015

The Colorado Rockies finally got a no hitter on April 17, 2010. It was 18 long seasons to get there. …

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Born in Buffalo (1921)

August 20, 2014

Buffalo NY has real winters. When you grow up there, you can’t play baseball year round. Spring and baseball means …

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Phil Niekro goes the distance (August 5, 1973)

August 5, 2014

You have to love the knuckle ball. No one could throw it like Phil. Phil Niekro goes the distance on …

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The decline (1880)

July 23, 2014

40-44 and sixth in the pennant race. It is 1880 and Harry Wright’s career as a manager is declining for …

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