SL1 Mississippi Braves

Dale Murphy Appearance at Trustmark Park

July 23, 2008 - Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


Pearl, MS - The Mississippi Braves are proud to announce that Monday, August 25th has been named Dale Murphy Appreciation Night and the former Atlanta Brave will be in attendance at Trustmark Park when the Mississippi Braves take on the Mobile BayBears.

Murphy will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game and will be available to sign autographs.

Murphy's number 3 was retired by the Braves' organization in 1994 and he was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in 2000 after compiling a lifetime .265 batting average and hitting 398 home runs in his career.

Murphy was the Braves' #1 (and fifth overall) draft pick in 1974. Originally signed as a catcher, he was moved to the outfield by Bobby Cox in 1980. The move helped, as Murphy averaged just under 30 home runs and just under 90 RBIs from 1980 to 1990.

During those 11 years, Murphy won back-to-back league MVP awards in 1982 and 1983, appeared in seven All-Star games (leading all players in votes in 1985) and won five Gold Gloves. Murphy, who spent 15 seasons in Atlanta, held 13 Atlanta franchise records including most home runs (371), RBI (1,143), hits (1,901), runs (1,103) and games (1,926).

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