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This Day in Braves History: The Nickname Braves is Back

1941: The Boston Bees nickname is changed back to Braves after 5 years.

1966: Lou Brock opens Bush Stadium in style with a walk-off single in the 12th to break Braves hearts 4-3. Felipe Alou hits two home runs for Atlanta not enough.

1970: Ernie Banks blasts his 500th home run off Pat Jarvis for the Cubs in a 4 - 3 victory over Atlanta at Wrigley Field. It is also his 1,600th career RBI. Banks historic day pads his illustrious career. The milestone baseball bounced back on the field braves left fielder Rico Carty, who gives it to Banks.