The article outlines significant events in Braves and MLB history, starting with Christy Mathewson's acquisition of the Boston Braves in 1923. It highlights key moments, such as the Boston Red Sox playing Sunday games at Braves Field in 1929, and moves to modern headlines like Andruw Jones' record salary in 2001. The broader MLB context is explored, including milestones like Willie Mays becoming the highest-paid player in 1963 and Emmett Ashford's hiring as the first black umpire in 1966, marking important cultural shifts in the sport.
In 1923, Christy Mathewson, a future Hall of Famer, bought the Boston Braves, marking a significant ownership shift for the team.
The Atlanta Braves, formerly the Boston Braves, made headlines when Andruw Jones secured a record $8.2 million contract in 2001.
In 1966, Emmett Ashford was announced as the first black umpire in Major League Baseball, a landmark moment in the sport's history.
Willie Mays made history in 1963 by becoming the highest-paid player in baseball, signing for $100,000 after leading the Giants to a pennant.
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