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1916 - Grover Cleveland Alexander shuts out the Boston Braves. It is the first of his 16 shoutouts of the season.

1950 - Seth Jethroe becomes the first black player to play for the Boston Braves. Jethroe goes 2-for-4 at the plate with a home run to help the Braves to an 11-4 win over the Giants at the Polo Grounds.

1971 - Atlanta rookie Earl Williams becomes the first player ever to reach the upper...

Continue Reading This Day in Braves History: Aaron Harang pitches seven no-hit innings against the Mets.