This Day in Braves History: December 7

Dec 7 2022 by Talking Chop

 
Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty ImagesBraves Franchise History

1967 - The Braves acquire catcher Bob Tillman and pitcher Dale Roberts from the Yankees in exchange for minor leaguer Bobby Cox.

MLB History

1937 - The Red Sox acquire the contract of 19-year old Ted Williams from San Diego of the Pacific Coast League. Williams won’t report to Boston until 1939.

1939 - The five-year waiting period is waived and Lou Gehrig is elected to the Hall of Fame unanimously.

1983 - The Reds sign...

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