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• This Day in Braves History: February 16

Braves Franchise History 1924: Boston Braves third baseman Tony Boeckel is killed in an automobile accident. Boeckel spent five seasons in Boston hitting .286/.343/.388 in 668 games. 1953: The Braves acquire pitcher Russ Meyer from the Phillies in exchange for first baseman Earl Torgeson. They then flip Meyer, sending him to Booklyn for Rocky Bridges and Jim Pendleton. Not finished, they traded B...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones agrees to 3-year contract with Atlanta

Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1942 - The Boston Braves acquire shortstop Eddie Joost and pitcher Nate Andrews from the Reds in exchange for shortstop Eddie Miller. 2005 - The Atlanta Braves agree to terms with third baseman Chipper Jones on a three-year contract. MLB History 1916 - The National Commission orders that injured players shall receive full pay ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Milwaukee trades Joe Adcock and Jack Curtis to Cleveland

Braves Franchise History 1962 - The Milwaukee Braves trade Joe Adcock and Jack Curtis to Cleveland for pitcher Frank Funk and outfielders Don Dillard and Ty Cline. MLB History 1941 - Joe DiMaggio wins the MVP Award in the American League over Ted Williams. DiMaggio set a league record with his 56-game hitting streak while Williams finished the season with a .406 average. 1947 - DiMaggio again ed...2024
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• The Awesome Night Card Binder, pages 13-24

Now that the 1975 Topps worst-to-best countdown is finished, I'm a bit lost without having anything to count down.I'm sure I'll come up with something else eventually but right now I have at least one counting up series in the works. It's somewhat of a poor substitute, but it is helping my collection -- in theory.I started The Awesome Night Card Binder review in April, showing off the first ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Spencer Strider racks up 16 strikeouts

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Can’t wait to see him back on the mound in 2025. Braves Franchise History 1931: Giants rookie Jim Mooney notches his fourth win since being called up three weeks ago‚ beating the Braves, 4-0. It is his second shutout. 1933: In the first of two games with the Braves‚ Carl Hubbell pitches 10 innings and drives in the winning run for a 2-0 win. He doesn’t w...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: August 17

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1932 - The Cubs and Braves play in the longest game of the season with Chicago winning 3-2 in 19 innings. Guy Bush picks up the win in relief and will beat the Braves again the next day. 1961 - Joe Adcock ties the game with a two-run home run in the eighth to help the Braves beat the Phillies 7-6 in 11 innings. For the Phillie...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones agrees to 3-year contract with Atlanta
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• This Day in Braves History: Milwaukee trades Joe Adcock and Jack Curtis to Cleveland
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31

On this day nine years ago, we lost our greatest southpaw legend, Billy Pierce. | Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images So long, Billy Pierce 1909 “Sleepy” Bill Burns fired a two-hitter in a doubleheader opener, defeating Walter Johnson in Washington, 1-0. The White Sox also knocked off the Senators in the nightcap behind a complete game from Frank Smith, 4-0, holding Washington to seven hits on th...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Fred McGriff

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1961 - Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Joe Torre pull off a triple steal in the sixth inning against the Reds. It is Aaron’s first steal of home. 1993 - The Braves acquire first baseman Fred McGriff from the Padres in exchange for Melvin Nieves and Donnie Elliott. Steve Avery and two relievers shutout the Pirates 2-0 despite allowin...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Rico Brogna announces his retirement

Braves Franchise History 1991 - Two naked fans run onto the field at Fulton County Stadium and slide into home plate. The Braves beat the Cubs 12-2. 2001 - Rico Brogna announces his retirement, effective immediately. He will be replaced on the roster by Bernard Gilkey. Undeterred, Greg Maddux will log his 34th career shutout in a 4-0 win. MLB History 1903 - Rube Waddell is arrested for assaultin...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta selects Bob Horner with the first overall pick of the 1978 draft

Braves Franchise History 1961 - The Milwaukee Braves set a major league record with four consecutive home runs by Eddie Mattews, Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Frank Thomas against the Reds. Matthews and Aaron homer off starter Jim Maloney. Adcock and Thomas homer off reliever Marshall Bridges. Despite the feat, the Braves lost 10-8. 1978 - The Braves select Bob Horner with the No. 1 overall pick in ...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 17

Don Kessinger had a day | Photo by: 1970 SPX/Diamond Images via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Dom Kessinger’s perfect day and many other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta drafts Bob Horner with No. 1 overall pick

Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1961 - The Milwaukee Braves set a major league record with four consecutive home runs by Eddie Mattews, Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Frank Thomas against the Reds. Matthews and Aaron homer off starter Jim Maloney. Adcock and Thomas homer off reliever Marshall Bridges. Despite the feat, the Braves lost 10-8. 1978 - The Braves sele...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Deion Sanders to the Reds

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1932 - The Red Sox split a doubleheader with the A’s in their final Sunday games played at Braves Field. With the ban on Sunday games at Fenway Park lifted, the Red Sox will play a Sunday game there on July 3. 1962 - Amado Samuel, Joe Torre and Joe Adcock all homer to help the Braves defeat the Cubs 11-9 at Wrigley Field. Erni...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits 500th career double

Photo by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1959 - Harvey Haddix retires the first 36 batters he faces against the Milwaukee Braves before losing the perfect game in the 13th when Felix Mantilla reaches on an error. Haddix walked Hank Aaron intentionally and then allowed an apparent three-run home run to Joe Adcock. Adcock passes Aaron on the basepaths and the home...2024
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"1956: Sparked by Warren Spahn’s two-hit pitching and the clutch hitting of Joe Adcock‚ the Braves beat the Cards‚ 3-1."

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• This Day in Braves History: February 16
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones agrees to 3-year contract with Atlanta
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• This Day in Braves History: Dan Uggla extends hitting streak to 30-straight games

Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1956 - Braves catcher Ebba St. Claire is part of three double plays tying the major league record in a 5-4 win over the Phillies. 1961 - Joe Adcock homered twice, but the Dodgers beat the Braves 8-3 behind Don Drysdale who allowed just four hits and also contributed a second inning grand slam. 1966 - The Braves fire Bobby Bra...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Mark Teixeira from Rangers

Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1912 - A day after playing 14 innings in a win over St. Louis, the Braves fall to the Pirates 7-6 in 19 innings as Honus Wagner drives in four for Pittsburgh. 1954 - Using a borrowed bat, Joe Adcock hits four homers and a double to set a major league record with 18 total bases in a 15-7 Braves’ win over the Dodgers at Ebbets ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta selects Bob Horner with the first overall pick of the 1978 draft
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• This Day in Braves History; February 16th

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1924 - Boston Braves third baseman Tony Boeckel is killed in an automobile accident. Boeckel spent five seasons in Boston hitting .286/.343/.388 in 668 games. 1953 - The Braves acquire pitcher Russ Meyer from the Phillies in exchange for first baseman Earl Torgeson. They then flip Meyer, sending him to Booklyn for Rocky Bridges...2024
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• Who could be the next inductees for the Braves Hall of Fame?

Brian McCann is a sure-fire Braves Hall of Fame player. Will 2024 be the year of his induction? | Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images With the 25th anniversary of the of the Braves Hall of Fame coming up in 2024, here is a look at some of the possible candidates to be inducted next year. The Braves Museum and Hall of Fame welcomed its inaugural class in 1999, with Warren Spahn, Phil Niekro...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones signs three-year extension

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1942 - The Boston Braves acquire shortstop Eddie Joost and pitcher Nate Andrews from the Reds in exchange for shortstop Eddie Miller. 2005 - The Atlanta Braves agree to terms with third baseman Chipper Jones on a three-year contract. MLB History 1916 - The National Commission orders that injured players shall receive full p...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Milwaukee trades Joe Adcock and Jack Curtis to Cleveland
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits 500th career double
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 8

Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The 50th Aaron anniversary and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over the course of time. H...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Joe Adcock traded to Cleveland

Photo by Hy Peskin/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1962 - The Milwaukee Braves trade Joe Adcock and Jack Curtis to Cleveland for pitcher Frank Funk and outfielders Don Dillard and Ty Cline. MLB History 1941 - Joe DiMaggio wins the MVP Award in the American League over Ted Williams. DiMaggio set a league record with his 56-game hitting streak while Williams finished the season with a...2023
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31
Ken Griffey Jr., acquired on this day 15 years ago, was the reason for this John Danks celebration two months later. Refresh your memory on why, below. | Jamie Squire/Getty Images Milestone homers, and trades made (and not) 1909 “Sleepy” Bill Burns fired a two-hitter in a doubleheader opener, defeating Walter Johnson in Washington, 1-0. The White Sox also knocked off the Senators in the n...2023
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• Who would win a Home Run Derby between all-time Braves greats?
Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The answer seems somewhat obvious but let's have some fun trying to get to the eventual result! Outside of the 1988 edition getting rained out and the 2020 edition being canceled altogether, there’s been a Home Run Derby as part of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game festivities every year since 1985. Counting this year, there wil...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 29
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, James Russell! Baseball is a sport, not a business, and other fables. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and v...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits 500th Career double
Braves Franchise History 1959 - Harvey Haddix retires the first 36 batters he faces against the Milwaukee Braves before losing the perfect game in the 13th when Felix Mantilla reaches on an error. Haddix walked Hank Aaron intentionally and then allowed an apparent three-run home run to Joe Adcock. Adcock passes Aaron on the basepaths and the homer is called a double as Mantilla scores the winning ...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 26
Happy birthday, Ben Zobrist! | Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. 1959 was a weird year, Ben Zobrist’s birthday, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the...2023
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Mark Teixeira
Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1912 - A day after playing 14 innings in a win over St. Louis, the Braves fall to the Pirates 7-6 in 19 innings as Honus Wagner drives in four for Pittsburgh. 1954 - Using a borrowed bat, Joe Adcock hits four homers and a double to set a major league record with 18 total bases in a 15-7 Braves’ win over the Dodgers at Ebbets Fie...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 29
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Fred McGriff from Padres
Braves Franchise History 1961 - Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Joe Torre pull off a triple steal in the sixth inning against the Reds. It is Aaron’s first steal of home. 1993 - The Braves acquire first baseman Fred McGriff from the Padres in exchange for Melvin Nieves and Donnie Elliott. Steve Avery and two relievers shutout the Pirates 2-0 despite allowing 13 hits. 2012 - The Braves and the Giants ...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 26
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 23
Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Sandberg Game and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over the course of time. He...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Matt Kemp homers three times in Atlanta win
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1922 - The Boston Braves fall 12-3 as the New York Giants hit four inside-the-park home runs at Braves Field. 1953 - Joe Adcock becomes the first player in major league history to hit a home run into the center field bleachers at the Polo Grounds. The homer travels an estimated 475 feet. 2007 - Chipper Jones hits into the 13th unas...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz strikes out 13
Photo by SPX/Ron Vesely Photography via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1932 - The Red Sox split a doubleheader with the A’s in their final Sunday games played at Braves Field. With the ban on Sunday games at Fenway Park lifted, the Red Sox will play a Sunday game there on July 3. 1962 - Amado Samuel, Joe Torre and Joe Adcock all homer to help the Braves defeat the Cubs 11-9 at Wrig...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Joe Adcock homers onto the roof at Ebbets Field
Photo by Hy Peskin/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1956 - Joe Adcock becomes the only player to ever hit a home run onto the roof at Ebbets Field. Adcock homered three times in a doubleheader sweep of the Brooklyn Dodgers. He finished his career with 13 home runs at Ebbets Field which was the most by any visiting player. MLB History 1907 - The Boston Red Sox sign their fourth manage...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Spencer Strider strikes out 16 against Rockies

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1931: Giants rookie Jim Mooney notches his fourth win since being called up three weeks ago‚ beating the Braves, 4-0. It is his second shutout. 1933: In the first of two games with the Braves‚ Carl Hubbell pitches 10 innings and drives in the winning run for a 2-0 win. He doesn’t walk a batter and never goes as deep as a 3-2 coun...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Mark Teixeira
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta snaps Pete Rose’s 44-game hitting streak

Braves Franchise History 1914 - The miracle Braves beat the Cardinals 4-3 in 10 innings to reach the .500 mark at 45-45. 1953 - Warren Spahn tosses his 31st career shutout in a 5-0 win over Philadelphia. An infield single by Richie Ashburn is the only hit Spahn will allow. 1954 - The Dodgers and Braves mix it up after Clem Labine beans Joe Adcock in the head. Gene Conley answers by knocking down...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31
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• This Day in Braves History: Rico Brogna announces his retirement
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta selects Bob Horner with the first overall pick of the 1978 draft
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 17
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• This Day in Braves History: Matt Kemp homers three times against the Brewers

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1922 - The Boston Braves fall 12-3 as the New York Giants hit four inside-the-park home runs at Braves Field. 1953 - Joe Adcock becomes the first player in major league history to hit a home run into the center field bleachers at the Polo Grounds. The homer travels an estimated 475 feet. 2007 - Chipper Jones hits into the 13th unassis...2024
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• Braves look for seventh straight win against Rangers

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Darius Vines will take the ball Sunday for the Atlanta Braves as they look to complete a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers. The Atlanta Braves will go for a seventh straight win Sunday night when they wrap up a three-game series against the Texas Rangers. Atlanta took the opener Friday 8-3 behind some good pitching from Chris Sale and three home runs f...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 8
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