This Day in Braves History: Bruce Sutter is elected to the Hall of Fame

Jan 10 2023 by Talking Chop

 
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesBraves Franchise History

1928 - The Boston Braves acquire second baseman Rogers Hornsby from the Giants in exchange for outfielder Jimmy Welsh. Hornsby will lead the NL with a .387 batting average in the upcoming season.

MLB History

1913 - The Reds acquire Mordecai Brown from the Cubs.

1918 - Connie Mack trades first baseman Stuffy McInnis, the last remaining player from the famed $100,000 infield, to the Red Sox for three players to be named later....

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