This Day in Braves History: Braves ask NL for consent to relocate to Atlanta

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Braves Franchise History1964 - After just 11 years in Milwaukee, the Braves' Board of Supervisors votes to ask the National Organization for authorization to move to Atlanta. Milwaukee County authorities take legal action against to block the step.1996 - Greg Maddux of the Atlanta Braves holds the New York Yankees to 6 hits in eight innings and Fred McGriff drives in 3 runs in a 4-0 win in Game 2 of the Globe Collection.2001 - Randy Johnson and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves, 3-2, to win the National Organization Championship Collection and reach the World Series for the very first time in their background. Arizona reaches the Series faster than any expansion team in history Clay Holmes Jersey, doing so in the 4th year of its existence.