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This Day in Braves History: Braves open new ballpark with exhibition game against the Yankees

1958: The Milwaukee Braves get veteran pitcher Dick Littlefield from the Chicago Cubs for cash. this would be his 10th and final stop in the big leagues.

1959: the Milwaukee Braves trade pitcher Gene Conley and infielders Joe Koppe and Harry Hanebrink to the Philadelphia Phillies for catcher Stan Lopata

1998: The Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 In the Brewers first game as a National League team. Milwaukee was the first team to switch leagues since the American League started in 1901. Hank Aaron help celebrate the Brewers return to the National League with a special appearance as he meant so much to both franchises.