By Kyle Tait

On this day in 1941, the Boston Bees decided once and for all to change their name to the Boston Braves, thus branding the nickname that has survived 75 years and eventual moves to Milwaukee and Atlanta.

Hear more, on Thursday May 12th’s edition of “This Day in Baseball” from the Mississippi Braves production crew:

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Kyle Tait is in his sixth season as the radio voice of the Mississippi Braves, double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Follow him on Twitter: @HearKyleTait, and take a listen at HearKyleTait.com