On April 17, 1947, future Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers collects his first major league hit-a single against Boston Braves pitcher Glenn Elliot. Robinson’s Dodgers defeat the Braves,...
April 16 1921 Brooklyn Dodgers vs Boston Braves Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Braves Field, right in the heart of beautiful Boston on this fine Saturday on April 16, 1921. Mother...
April 16, 1963: On Opening Day at County Stadium , Eddie Mathews hits the 400th home run of his career off of Phillies’ Jack Hamilton. It was a two-run shot, driving in...
On April 16, 1935, With the band playing Jingle Bells at Boston’s Braves Field on a snowy day with near-freezing temperatures Babe Ruth makes his National League debut for the Boston Braves...
On April 15, 1954, at County Stadium in Milwaukee, 39,963 fans were on hand to see Hank Aaron collect the first hits of his major league career, Aaron Doubled in the first...
On April 15, 1924, At the Baker Bowl, President Braves Christy Mathewson watches his beloved Boston Braves during opening day. Philadelphia has tied the game in the bottom of the 9th, and...
April 15 1921 Brooklyn Dodgers vs Boston Braves Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Braves Field, right in the heart of beautiful Boston on this fine Friday on April 15, 1921. Mother...
On April 15, 1911 — At the age of 24, Grover Cleveland Alexander makes his major league debut, losing a 5-4 decision to the Rustlers on an unearned run in the tenth...
April 14 1921 Brooklyn Dodgers vs Boston Braves Welcome to today’s ballgame here at Braves Field, right in the heart of beautiful Boston on this fine Thursday on April 14, 1921. Mother...
On April 13, 1980 – – In his first major league start, Charlie Leibrandt of the Cincinnati Reds shuts out the Atlanta Braves, 5 – 0, at Riverfront Stadium. Johnny Bench homers...