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This Day in Braves History: July 24
1988 - The New York Mets retire Tom Seaver’s No. 41 jersey in a pre-game ceremony at Shea Stadium and then drop a 4-2 decision to the Braves. Dale Murphy homered and drove in two runs in the victory.
1991 - Brian Hunter homers in a 7-4 loss to the Pirates. At the same time, his former teammates at Richmond finish a suspended game against Pawtucket.