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ON THIS DAY · June 24 in Atlanta Braves History: Christy Mathewson hits his own walkoff and gets the win (1905)
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February 10
Atlanta Braves: Atlanta Braves, 1920, Confessions of Baseball: Lee Magee’s Admission in 1920

February 10 in Atlanta Braves History: Confessions of Baseball: Lee Magee’s Admission in 1920 (1920)

On February 10 1920 — “Wanting to make a clean breast of things”, Lee Magee admits to National League president John Heydler and Chicago Cubs president William Veeck that he tried to...

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February 8
Atlanta Braves: Atlanta Braves, 1916, Brooklyn Robins’ Frugal Proposal Rejected by National League

February 8 in Atlanta Braves History: Brooklyn Robins’ Frugal Proposal Rejected by National League (1916)

On February 8 1916 — The National League turns down a request from Brooklyn Robins owner Charles Ebbets, who had wanted to impose a limit of 2,000 seats that clubs can sell...

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February 7
Atlanta Braves: Atlanta Braves, 1942, Cincinnati Reds selling popular catcher Ernie Lombardi to the Boston Braves

February 7 in Atlanta Braves History: Cincinnati Reds selling popular catcher Ernie Lombardi to the Boston Braves (1942)

On February 7 1942 — The Cincinnati Reds stir the hometown fans by selling popular catcher Ernie Lombardi to the Boston Braves , where he will win the National League batting title...

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February 5
Atlanta Braves: Atlanta Braves, 1934, Hank Aaron Stats & Facts

February 5 in Atlanta Braves History: Hank Aaron Stats & Facts (1934)

Hank Aaron Positions: Rightfielder and First Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg) Born: February 5, 1934 in Mobile, AL High School: Allen Institute (Mobile, AL) Debut: April 13,...

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February 5
Atlanta Braves: Atlanta Braves, 1934, Future home run king Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama

February 5 in Atlanta Braves History: Future home run king Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama (1934)

On February 5, 1934, a day before Babe Ruth’s 39th birthday, future all-time home run leader Hammerin’ Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama. After a one-year stint with the Negro Leagues’...

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February 3
Atlanta Braves: Atlanta Braves, 1965, Milwaukee Braves officials propose a $500,000 payment to county officials if the club’s lease to play in Milwaukee

February 3 in Atlanta Braves History: Milwaukee Braves officials propose a $500,000 payment to county officials if the club’s lease to play in Milwaukee (1965)

On February 3 1965 — Milwaukee Braves officials propose a $500,000 payment to county officials if the club’s lease to play in Milwaukee can be terminated a year early. The offer is...

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January 30
Atlanta Braves: Atlanta Braves, 1960, Charlie Dressen was considering moving Aaron from right field to second base,

January 30 in Atlanta Braves History: Charlie Dressen was considering moving Aaron from right field to second base, (1960)

January 30, 1960 – When Henry Aaron was informed that new manager Charlie Dressen was considering moving him from right field to second base, Aaron responded, “I’ll play second if he’ll play...

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January 30
Atlanta Braves: Atlanta Braves, 1936, Boston Braves conduct a survey of newspaper reporters, asking them to come up with a new nickname for the franchise

January 30 in Atlanta Braves History: Boston Braves conduct a survey of newspaper reporters, asking them to come up with a new nickname for the franchise (1936)

On January 30, 1936, the owners of the Boston Braves conduct a survey of newspaper reporters, asking them to come up with a new nickname for the franchise. The reporters select the...

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January 25
Atlanta Braves: Atlanta Braves, 1970, Phil Niekro is taken to a hospital to undergo an emergency appendectomy

January 25 in Atlanta Braves History: Phil Niekro is taken to a hospital to undergo an emergency appendectomy (1970)

On January 25, 1970, future Hall of Famer Phil Niekro is taken to a hospital to undergo an emergency appendectomy. In 1969, Niekro won 23 games for the Atlanta Braves and finished...

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January 25
Atlanta Braves: Atlanta Braves, 1964, Aaron and Mathews sign new contracts

January 25 in Atlanta Braves History: Aaron and Mathews sign new contracts (1964)

January 25, 1964 – On a chilly day in County Stadium , Henry Aaron and Eddie Mathews both signed their contracts with the Braves for 1964. Mathewson took a slight pay cut...

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