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This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro makes his final big league appearance

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This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro makes his final big league appearance

1920 – The Braves eliminate the Giants with a 3-2 win at the Polo Grounds in the second game of a doubleheader thanks to a ninth inning home run by Tony Boeckel. 1921 – Braves catcher Ray Powell hits three triples to tie the major league record on an 8-5 win over Brooklyn. 1930 – … Read more

This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro leaves for the Yankees via free agency

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Braves Franchise History 1984: The New York Yankees sign Phil Niekro to a two-year contract. Niekro, who went 11-10 with a 3.97 ERA for the Atlanta Braves in 1983, will fill a void in New York’s rotation and allow the team to move Dave Righetti to the bullpen. 2010: The Atlanta Braves sign third baseman … Read more