1979 Atlanta Braves
From BR Bullpen
1979 Atlanta Braves / Franchise: Atlanta Braves / BR Team Page[edit]
Record: 66-94, Finished 6th in NL Western Division (1979 NL)
General Manager: Bill D. Lucas (To May 5th); John Mullen (Since May 12th)
Managed by Bobby Cox
Coaches: Tommie Aaron, Cloyd Boyer, Bobby Dews and Alex Grammas
Ballpark: Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
Awards and Honors[edit]
- All-Star: Gary Matthews
- NL Gold Glove: Phil Niekro (P)
Further Reading[edit]
- Lee Walburn: "Bill Lucas", Atlanta Magazine, May 1, 2011
- Associated Press: "Astros’ Mullen to Become General Manager of Braves", New York Times, May 13, 1979
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