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Milwaukee Braves' future Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn no-hits the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 at County Stadium

The Milwaukee Braves were a Major League Baseball club that played in Milwaukee, from 1953 to 1965, having previously played in Boston, Massachusetts, as the Boston Braves.

The Milwaukee Braves were a Major League Baseball club that played in Milwaukee, from 1953 to 1965, having previously played in Boston, Massachusetts, as the Boston Braves. After relocating to Atlanta, Georgia in 1966, they were renamed the Atlanta Braves. The 13-season tenure in Milwaukee at Milwaukee County Stadium saw varying degrees of success for the franchise, winning the 1957 World Series and the National League pennant in 1958. The team never finished with a losing record.

The Milwaukee Braves had an overall win–loss record of 1,146–890–8 (.563) during their 13 years in Milwaukee. Three former Milwaukee Braves players were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Historical Significance

The Milwaukee Braves were a Major League Baseball club that played in Milwaukee, from 1953 to 1965, having previously played in Boston, Massachusetts, as the Boston Braves.

Key People

Warren Spahn

Athlete

American baseball player

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Events After

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What happened on September 16, 1960?
The Milwaukee Braves were a Major League Baseball club that played in Milwaukee, from 1953 to 1965, having previously played in Boston, Massachusetts, as the Boston Braves. After relocating to Atlanta, Georgia in 1966, they were renamed the Atlanta Braves. The 13-season tenure in Milwaukee at Milwaukee County Stadium saw varying degrees of success for the franchise, winning the 1957 World Series and the National League pennant in 1958.
Why is Milwaukee Braves' future Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn no-hits the Philad... significant?
The Milwaukee Braves were a Major League Baseball club that played in Milwaukee, from 1953 to 1965, having previously played in Boston, Massachusetts, as the Boston Braves.
Who was involved in Milwaukee Braves' future Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn no-hits the Philad...?
Key figures include Warren Spahn (Athlete).

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