June 16 in Atlanta Braves History: Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos (1991)

On June 16, 1991, At Olympic Stadium. Atlanta Braves speedster Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos . Nixon matches the record set by Hall of Famer Eddie Collins in 1912. Nixon also picks up three hits in Atlanta’s 7

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