On March 11, 1974, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn orders the Atlanta Braves to play Hank Aaron in at least two of the team’s season-opening three games on the road. The Braves had planned...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On March 8, 1900 — 1900 – In New York, the National League meets, voting to shrink to eight teams. They pay the Baltimore owners $30,000 for their franchise, with...
On March 6, 1948 — The Braves acquire All-Star second baseman Eddie Stanky from the Dodgers for Bama Rowell and $60,000. The 32 year-old hard-nosed infielder, who is known as the Brat,...
On March 3, 1953, Boston Braves owner Lou Perini blocks an attempt by the St. Louis Browns to move their franchise to Milwaukee. Since Perini owns the Braves’ minor league affiliate in...
On March 3, 1946 — The St. Louis Browns sign veteran Joe Medwick, who has been released by the Boston Braves . St. Louis will release Medwick before the season starts and...
On March 2, 2018 — One of the biggest stories in spring training this year has been the presence of NFL quarterback Russell Wilson at the Yankees’ camp. Today, he gets to...
On March 2, 1966, Commissioner William Eckert voids the contract recently signed by collegiate star Tom Seaver . The Atlanta Braves had signed Seaver to a $50,000 bonus a week earlier, but...
On February 20, 1923, Future Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson becomes president and owner of the Boston Braves . Mathewson purchases the team for $300,000 with New York attorney Judge Emil Fuchs...
On February 14 1976 — The Atlanta Braves send Valentine’s Day cards to their season-ticket holders and the media. The Braves finished in fifth place in 1975, 40 1/2 games behind the...
On February 12 1944 – Bob Coleman is named as manager of the Boston Braves . Previously, Coleman was managing in the minors for twenty-three years. More Atlanta Braves history & fan-cave...