1945-1948

Less than two years after being out of organized ball, Ed Wright was in the big leagues. He joined the sixth-place Braves just as Bob Coleman was being replaced as manager by coach Del Bissonette. In 15 appearances, the rookie made a terrific impression, winning eight games while losing only three, placing him second in total victories on the club. He registered an ERA of 2.51 (tops on the club) and completed seven of his starts. His biggest first-season thrill was when he hurled a complete game shutout at Wrigley Field against the league leading Chicago Cubs — the eventual NL champs. The 1945 season represented Ed’s high-water mark as a pro ...

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