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This Day in Braves History: Julio Franco becomes the second-oldest player in MLB history to hit a home run

Braves Franchise History 1975 - The Atlanta Braves trade holdout first baseman Dick Allen and catcher Johnny Oates to the Phillies for catcher Jim Essian, outfielder Barry Bonnell and cash.

MLB News / Talking Chop / May 7, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Julio Franco becomes second oldest player to homer in a game

1975 - The Atlanta Braves trade holdout first baseman Dick Allen and catcher Johnny Oates to the Phillies for catcher Jim Essian, outfielder Barry Bonnell and cash.

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