This Day in Braves : Atlanta acquires Gerald Williams

The provided information highlights significant events in the history of the Atlanta Braves franchise and notable occurrences in MLB history:

**Braves Franchise History:**
– **1970:** Rico Carty injures his knee in a Dominican League game, causing him to miss the entire 1971 season.
– **1997:** The Braves acquire outfielder Gerald Williams from the Brewers in exchange for Chad Fox. Williams spends two seasons in Atlanta, hitting .286/.341/.475 with 27 home runs in 272 games.

**MLB History:**
– **1906:** Harry Pulliam is reelected president of the National League with a salary of $10,000.
– **1924:** Eddie Collins becomes player-manager of the White Sox.
– **1928:** NL President John Heydler proposes the designated hitter (DH) for pitchers to improve and speed up the game.
– **1934:** The NL votes to permit night baseball, allowing a maximum of seven night games for teams with lights. The AL adopts night games in 1937.
– **1940:** Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis has his contract extended for another four-year term.

– **1950:** Major League owners vote 9-7 against renewing Commissioner Happy Chandler’s contract for a new term.
– **1984:** Fred Lynn signs a four-year deal with the Orioles.
– **1991:** The Mets acquire Bret Saberhagen and Bill Pecota from the Royals in exchange for Kevin McReynolds, Gregg Jefferies, and Keith Miller.
– **1996:** The Yankees sign free-agent pitcher Mike Stanton to a three-year deal.
– **1997:** The Twins sign outfielder Otis Nixon.
– **2000:** Alex Rodriguez signs a groundbreaking 10-year, $252 million deal with the Texas Rangers.
– **2003:** Andy Pettitte signs a three-year, $31.5 million deal with the Astros.
– **2018:** The Phillies sign outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a three-year, $50 million deal.
– **2020:** The Phillies hire Dave Dombrowski as their new President of Baseball Operations and General Manager.

These historical events provide a glimpse into the Braves’ franchise journey and notable occurrences in MLB history over different decades. If you have any specific questions or if there’s more information you’re interested in, feel free to ask for clarification.