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Another honor for one of the greatest players to slip on a Braves uniform 1983: Atlanta Braves outfielder Dale Murphy, who hit .302 with 36 home runs, 121 RBI and 30 stolen bases in the National League, joins Ernie Banks, Joe Morgan and Mike Schmidt as one of the players who has won the MVP Award in consecutive years.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / September 24

This Day in Braves History: Dale Murphy becomes the 6th player in league history to join the 30/30 club

Braves Franchise History 1939 - Boston Bees outfielder Johnny Cooney hits his first home run after 15 years as a major league player. Cooney will homer again the next day which will be his final home run in his 20-year career.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / September 12

This day in Braves History: Dale Murphy collects his 1000th career RBI

Dale Murphy reaches a grand milestone in his illustrious career. 1974: The Reds sweep a pair from the Braves and the two teams combine for a major-league record three grand slams.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / August 21

This Day in Braves History: Dale Murphy hits his 300th career home run

1961 - In their first appearance in Boston since moving to Milwaukee, the Braves defeat the Red Sox 4-1 in an exhibition game. 1987 - Dale Murphy hits his 300th career home run to help the Braves beat the Pirates 5-4.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / August 3

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Dale Murphy to Phillies

1973 - The Braves hang on for a 5-4 win over the Padres despite a pinch-hit home run by Dave Winfield. Winfield won’t have another pinch-hit homer until September 29, 1990.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 27

This Day in Braves History: Dale Murphy homers twice in one inning against Giants

1961 - Vada Pinson steals home to give the Reds a 2-1 win over the Braves. Carl Willey’s throw beats Pinson but he kicks the ball out of the glove of catcher Sammy White.

Atlanta Braves News / A to Z Sports / June 23

Atlanta Braves legend gives a shoutout to Tennessee Vols after thrilling 4-1 comeback win over Texas A&M

Many fans of the Tennessee Volunteers happen to be Atlanta Braves fans growing up. That's the nature of growing up in the South. The Braves have been

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 27

This Day in Braves History: Dale Murphy announces his retirement from baseball

1993 - Rockies outfielder Dale Murphy announces his retirement from baseball. The two-time NL MVP retires with 398 career home runs and 1,266 RBI. Murphy spent 15 seasons with Atlanta before he was traded to the Phillies in 1990.

MLB News / Talking Chop / May 18

This Day in Braves History: Dale Murphy hits three homers against Giants

1951 - Braves catcher Walker Cooper has five hits in a 12-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. 1979 - Dale Murphy homers three times and drives in five runs to help the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Giants.

MLB News / Talking Chop / April 3, 2024

This Day in Braves History: The Colorado Rockies sign Dale Murphy

1993 - The Colorado Rockies sign free agent Dale Murphy. 2000 - Andres Galarraga homers in his first game back after missing the entire 1999 season following cancer surgery to help the Braves beat the Rockies 2-0.