1973 Atlanta Braves | ||
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League | National League | |
Division | West | |
Ballpark | Atlanta Stadium | |
City | Atlanta | |
Record | 76–85 (.472) | |
Divisional place | 5th | |
Owners | William Bartholomay | |
General managers | Eddie Robinson | |
Managers | Eddie Mathews | |
Television | WTCG | |
Radio | WSB (Ernie Johnson, Milo Hamilton) | |
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The 1973 Atlanta Braves season was the eighth season in Atlanta along with the 103rd season as a franchise overall. The highlight of the season was Hank Aaron finishing the season just one home run short of Babe Ruth as baseball's all-time home run king. The 1973 Atlanta Braves were the first team to boast three 40 home run hitters. They were Aaron, Darrell Evans, and Davey Johnson. Also of note, it marked the only time in Johnson's career that he hit 40 home runs in one season.[1]