Celebrate Greg Maddux's 54th Birthday With Classic Braves Games on MLB Network
By Adam Weinrib
Any Braves fan worth his or her salt during quarantine has likely already memorized where MLB Network is on the dial. But, if not, Tuesday's the day to rejigger your cable package and figure it out quickly.
The MLB's television outlet will be celebrating Greg Maddux's remarkable career on his birthday by rebroadcasting some of the best outings of his career.
To recognize Greg Maddux’s birthday, MLB Network will showcase the Hall of Famer all day today. Included is the re-airing of the gems he threw in Game 1 of the 1995 World Series and Game 2 of the '96 World Series https://t.co/e6m5BwPj1d
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) April 14, 2020
At 1:00 PM, you can watch Maddux set the '95 World Series off on the right foot by twirling a complete game victory over Orel Hershiser. Then, it's time to watch the Mad Dog dissolve the Yankees' offense in Game 2 in 1996.
If you're a Maddux completist, you can even tune in now and watch him win his 300th game in Cubbie blue.
"Chicks Dig the Long Ball"
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 14, 2020
Happy birthday, Greg Maddux! ? pic.twitter.com/kzmGFhdaTj
No team redefined what it meant to be strong, top to bottom, in a rotation like the mid-90s Braves, and Maddux's ruthless efficiency helped lead the pack. Watching these throwback games not only provide untainted memories, but also can teach you a lesson about velocity, deception, and the legitimate "art" of pitching.
It can also teach you a lesson about trolling John Smoltz.
To celebrate my 54th birthday tomorrow @MLBNetwork is playing some of my favorite career games. Make sure to follow along as I live tweet the games and share how I'm spending my birthday. I still have more hair than smoltzy
— greg maddux (@gregmaddux) April 14, 2020
Happy birthday, king. You don't look a day over 53!