June 12 in Atlanta Braves History: Jim Wilson signs with Braves (1954)

February 6 , 1954 – Jim Wilson, right-handed pitcher whose 1953 record was an unspectacular 4-9, signed his 1954 contract, the 20th Brave to do so. Four months later on June 12, 1954 Wilson became the first Milwaukee Brave to hurl a no-hitter.

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