Braves Franchise History
1926 – The Braves give up a National League record 12 runs in the fifth inning of a 17-3 loss to the Giants. 17-year old Mel Ott goes 3-for-3 at the plate and steals a base.
1927 – Doc Gautreau sets a major league record by stealing home twice against Brooklyn. No one else will duplicate this feat until Vic Power in 1958.
1956 – The Braves set a home night game attendance record by drawing 47,604 fans for a doubleheader split against the Redlegs.
1957 – Warren Spahn tosses his 41st shutout in an 8-0 win over Chicago.