This Day in Braves History: Braves trade for Matt Olson

Mar 14 2025 by Talking Chop

 
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Olson’s arrival in Atlanta coincides with a franchise hero’s exit.

Braves Franchise History

1954: Hank Aaron makes his first spring training start for the Milwaukee Braves in an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox. Aaron, taking advantage of an injury suffered by starting outfielder Bobby Thomson, raps out three hits, including a home run. The noise of the contact is so loud that Ted Williams runs out of the Boston...

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