Memorable Moments in Braves History: Acquisitions, Slams, and June 28
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Battery Power
On this day in Braves history, in 1986, the Atlanta Braves acquired Ken Griffey Sr. from the New York Yankees in exchange for Claudell Washington and Paul Zuvella. Griffey spent three seasons with the Braves, hitting .285/.345/.439 with 28 home runs in 271 games before being released in 1988. In MLB history, notable events include Cy Young throwing his third career no-hitter, Joe Jackson tying the major league record with three triples in a game, and Mark McGwire tying Reggie Jackson's record for the most home runs before the All-Star break.