1931: Jack Quin of The Brooklyn Robins became the oldest starting pitcher to start an opening day at 47 years old. He took the 7-4 loss against the Boston Braves.
2013: The Braves get out the gates on fire with an MLB best 11-1 record! They complete a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 9-0 shutout. Paul Maholm fires 7 2/3 scoreless innings while Justin Upton blasts his Major League leading seventh Home run.
2014: Braves slugging second baseman Dan Uggla crushes two home runs, including the game winning Grand Slam to complete the 9-6 come back against the Philadelphia Phillies.