1953 – Lou Perini, the owner of the Braves, proposes a ban on the move of any major-league franchise to that of a minor-league city until October 1. Soon after, he will violate his own rule and announce the Braves move to Milwaukee.
1958 – It is announced that all American League batters will now be required to wear batting helmets.
1974 – As Hank Aaron stands on the brink of matching Babe Ruth’s career home run record, the anticipation in Atlanta is palpable. However, plans to reserve this historic moment for a home game are thwarted by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, who insists on Aaron’s participation in at least two of the Braves’ season-opening matches in Cincinnati.
1981 – Johnny Mize and Rube Foster are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee.
1988 – Angels manager Gene Mauch, 62, takes a leave of absence for health reasons and is replaced by Cookie Rojas. Mauch will announce his retirement on March 27.
