Rico Carty got the Braves franchise’s first hit in its new home
in Atlanta, on April 12, 1966, against Pittsburgh.
Rico Carty, born September 1, 1939, in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, was the son of Daniel and Juana Carty. Initially interested in boxing, he shifted focus to baseball, where his raw talent quickly emerged. After signing with the Milwaukee Braves organization in 1959, Carty played for several minor league teams, including
Cepeda and teammate Willie Mays were the only NL players to finish the season ranked among the leaders in hits, home runs, RBIs, batting average, runs scored and stolen bases.
Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes was born on September 17, 1937, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The son of Pedro “Perucho” Cepeda[1], a legendary baseball player in Puerto Rico, Orlando was surrounded by the sport from an early age. His father was known as “The Bull” and was a revered figure in Puerto Rican baseball. Despite his father’s influence, Cepeda faced a challenging childhood after his father’s early death, which thrust the family into financial difficulties.
World Series Champions Forever!
Technically the Braves started playing baseball in 1903 although the actual “Braves” name didn’t stick until 1941. Prior to that, they were the Boston Beaneaters, Doves, Rustlers, Braves, Bees, and finally Braves again.
