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This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher from Cleveland

1972 - Eddie Matthews takes over as Braves manager following the dismissal of Lum Harris.

1973 - The Braves purchase pitcher Joe Niekro from the Tigers.

1978 - Eddie Matthews, Addie Joss and Larry MacPhail are inducted into the Hall of Fame.

1991 - Braves outfielder Deion Sanders pulls double duty as he practices with the Atlanta Falcons for the first time.

2001 - Greg Maddux extends his consecutive innings streak without a walk to a major league record of 70 1/3 innings.

2011 - Dan Uggla extends his hitting streak to 28 games as the Braves defeat the Mets, 6-5.