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This Day in Braves History: June 27

1959 - Hank Aaron is voted into the All-Star game unanimously by the players.

1982 - The Braves tie a major league record by converting seven double plays in a 2-0 win over the Reds in 14 innings. Mario Soto pitched 10 scoreless innings for Cincinnati. The loss begins a stretch for the Reds where they will lose 20 of their next 23 games.

1987 - Tony Gwynn records three hits in an 8-4 win over the Braves to raise his batting average to .387. Gwynn will win his second batting title with a .370 record.

2000 - The Braves back off from their decision to bar their team announcers from their charter flights.