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This Day in Braves History: Bobby Cox takes over as manager

1916 - The Braves pull off a triple steal in the 11th inning of a game against the Giants. It is the National League’s only extra inning triple steal.

1962 - The Braves defeat the Giants 11-9 in the National League’s longest nine-inning game ever at four hours and two minutes.

1982 - Pete Rose’s third inning double against the Cardinals moves him past Hank Aaron and into second place on the all-time hits list with 3,772.

1990 - The Braves fire Russ Nixon and replace him with general manager Bobby Cox.

1995 - The Reds beat the Braves 9-8 as Eric Anthony and Eddie Taubensee hit pinch-hit home runs in the eighth inning.