Talking Chop · Mar 20, 2023
This Day in Braves History: March 20
Braves Franchise History
1915 - The Boston Braves break ground and begin construction of Braves Field. Owner James E. Gaffney wants the park to be built large enough that inside-the-park home runs can be hit to all fields. The field will open on August 18.
1954 - The Milwaukee Braves acquire shortstop Roy Smalley from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for pitcher Dave Cole. The move opens up the Cubs’ shortstop job for Ernie Banks.
MLB History
1935 - The St. Louis Cardinals set a spring training record for attendance with 6,467 in a matchup against the Boston Braves.
1937 - the Homestead Grays of the Negro Leagues acquire Josh Gibson and Judy Johnson.