This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Eddie Mathews to the Astros

Dec 31 2022 by Talking Chop

 
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1966 - The Braves trade Eddie Mathews to the Astros. Mathews is the only player to play for the Braves in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta.

MLB History

1918 - Kid Gleason replaces Pants Rowland as White Sox manager. Gleason will win the American League pennant in his first season, but it will be tarnished when a reported eight players conspire to throw the 1919 World Series.

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