September 8 in Atlanta Braves History: Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves ties Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson by notching his 13th 20-win season (1963)

On September 8, 1963 — At Connie Mack Stadium, Braves left-hander Warren Spahn tosses a complete game, edging Philadelphia, 3-2. The triumph is the southpaw’s 20th victory and ties Christy Mathewson’s record of thirteen seasons of twenty or more wins.

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