March 20 in Atlanta Braves History: The Boston Braves break ground on Commonwealth Avenue and begin construction of Braves Field. (1915)

[adrotate banner=”49″] On March 20, 1915 — The Boston Braves break ground on Commonwealth Avenue and begin construction of Braves Field. Owner James E. Gaffney wants a large enough park so that inside-the-park homers can be hit in three directions. The field will open on August 18th. At the Ball Par

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