The Atlanta Braves boast a storied franchise history marked by remarkable achievements, including Schoolboy Rowe's unique grand slam status in 1943, Graig Nettles and Dion James leading an impressive performance with grand slams in 1987, and the team making a historic 15-game winning streak in 2000. Additionally, Greg Maddux's incredible two-hitter in 2001 showcases his career's significance. This timeline of milestones illustrates the Braves' legacy and the evolution of baseball excellence across generations, concluding with a bit of light-heartedness regarding Jarrod Saltalamacchia's record-setting name in 2007.
1943: Schoolboy Rowe becomes the only pitcher in MLB history to hit a grand slam in each league, achieving his second career grand slam against the Boston Braves.
1987: Graig Nettles and Dion James each hit grand slams, marking the first time the Braves accomplished this feat in over 21 years.
2000: The Braves make history by being the first National League team in 49 years to win 15 consecutive games, ending the streak with a victory over the Dodgers.
2001: Greg Maddux achieves his 100th complete game with an impressive two-hitter, striking out a career-high 14 batters in a 1-0 win.
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