Talking Chop · Mar 13, 2023
This Day in Braves History: March 13
Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty ImagesBraves Franchise History
1953 - Boston Braves owner Lou Perini announces that he will seek permission from the National League to move his franchise to Milwaukee.
1954 - Milwaukee Braves outfielder Bobby Thompson breaks his ankle while sliding into a base during a spring training game and will be out until July. Thompson is replaced in the Braves’ lineup by rookie Hank Aaron.
MLB History
1937 - Lou Gehrig signs with the New York Yankees for $38,000 and a $750 signing bonus.
1943 - The American and National Leagues approve a new official baseball manufactured by the Spalding Company for the upcoming season.