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This Day in Braves History: Braves sign lease to play in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium

1964 - The Braves sign a 25-year lease to play in the new Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.

1998 - The Atlanta Braves trade pitchers Denny Neagle and Rob Bell and outfielder Michael Tucker to the Cincinnati Reds for second baseman Bret Boone and Mike Remlinger.

2004 - Bobby Cox as Manager of the Year for the National League after the Braves captured their 13th straight division title with a 96-58 record.

MLB History

1965 - Willie Mays is named MVP of the National League after a season in which he hit .