July 20th, 1993, the Atlanta Braves almost didn’t play.
The moment on this night was an auspicious night for everyone in attendance. On this day, the famed “Press Box Fire” occurred. There was also a new player in town, and the events leading up to the game were overshadowed by the arrival of Fred McGriff.
If you would like to feel even older, check out the CNN coverage from later that night talking about the fire here.
Trader John Schuerholz masterminded one of the greatest trades since acquiring John Smoltz.