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This Day in Braves History: Atlanta unloads on the Pirates

1919 - The Braves acquire Jim Thorpe from the Giants for the waiver price of $1,500. Thorpe will appear in 60 games for Boston.

1985 - Vince Coleman hits an inside-the-park home run for his first major league home run to help the Cardinals beat the Braves 6-3. Bob Horner homered twice for Atlanta in the loss.

1986 - Rafael Ramirez records four doubles for the Braves in a 9-8 win over the Cubs in 13 innings.

2000 - Brian Jordan has four hits, including two homers, and drives in seven to help the Braves to a 12-6 win over the Padres.