Braves Franchise History

1916 – The Boston Braves acquire outfielder Joe Kelly from the Cubs in exchange for coach Fred Mitchell who will take over as Chicago’s new manager.

1949 – The Braves trade Alvin Dark and Eddie Stanky to the New York Giants in exchange for Willard Marshall, Sid Gordon, Buddy Kerr and Sam Webb.

1950 – Braves owner Lou Perini is named to a committee along with Phil Wrigley, Del Webb and Ellis Ryan to select a new Commissioner as soon as possible. The league elected to not renew Happy Chandler’s contract three days earlier after a 9-7 vote.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s a video about Tom Glavine and hockey just because Winter is right around the corner.

MLB History

1922 – In a joint meeting between the American and National Leagues, the ban on non-waiver trades after Ju

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