Atlanta Braves History: Rico Carty was first write-in All-Star (July 7, 1970)

Rico Carty, the National League's leading hitter, becomes the first player voted to play in the All-Star Game as a write-in candidate on July 7, 1970. The Braves outfielder name was left off the ballot that was drawn up by managers and general managers before the start of spring training.

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Atlanta Braves History: Record for most home runs in an inning (July 3, 1967)

In Atlanta-Fulton Stadium‚ Billy Williams‚ Ron Santo‚ and Randy Hundley all homer for the Cubs in the first‚ and Rico Carty and Felipe Alou also go deep for the Braves in the same inning. The five round-trippers tie a major league record for home runs hit by two teams in the same inning, but it is the first time its been done in the opening frame.

Now I appreciate records for the Braves but not when it also involves the other team. :)

Atlanta Braves History: Dale Murphy - Some background

So a little background on Dale (Bryan) Murphy. He was born March 12, 1956 in Portland, Oregon and  is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. During an 18-year baseball career, 1976–1993, he played for three different teams, but is noted for his time with the Atlanta Braves.

Murphy won consecutive National League Most Valuable Player Awards in 1982–1983, the National League's Silver Slugger Award four straight years 1982–1985, and the National League's Gold Glove award five straight years 1982–1986.

Most important, I think, is that he was nicknamed the "Beeg Donkey" by Rico Carty.

Dale Murphy - Atlanta Brave 1976 - 90 (the "beeg donkey")

Dale Murphy was born in Portland, Oregon on March 12, 1956. He played for the Atlanta Braves from 1976 to 1990. He was an outfielder, first baseman and catcher. He batted and threw as a right hander. While Rico Carty was known as the "Beeg Boy" (yes, he named himself that), he named Dale the "beeg donkey". He was the pride of the Atlanta Braves farm system in the 70's and Rico saw the great talent he would become.