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This Day in Braves History: Bob Horner wins Rookie of the Year Award

1952 - Eddie Mathews, Hoyt Wilhelm and Dick Groat receive first-place votes, but Dodgers pitcher Joe Black takes home the Rookie of the Year Award for the National League.

1978 - Bob Horner beats out Ozzie Smith to win the Rookie of the Year Award in the National League. Horner was the No. 1 overall pick in the June draft and hit .266 with 23 home runs in just 323 at-bats.

2017 - The Commissioner’s office issues its ruling in the investigation of the Atlanta Braves and their transgressions on the international market under general manager John Coppolella.