Atlanta Braves
Team History
The Braves franchise started in Boston
The Braves were named as such when they were still in
Boston, in 1912. They were named after the Native
American word meaning “Warrior.”
Lasted 70 years
Then moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Lasted 13 years
Moved to Atlanta in 1966.
April 12, 1966 the Braves played their first regular season
game.
Lost game in thirteen innings to the Pittsburg Pirates.
The Decade of Excellence
October 1990 the Braves hired John Schuerholz as the general
manager.
After many losing seasons, the Braves finally stepped up and
improved their game.
Their 1991 season became known as the “Worst to First” season.
The Atlanta Fulton county stadium became known as the chop
shop because the fans of the Braves moved their arms in a
tomahawk chop motion.
Ted Turner
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio November 19, 1938
Attended Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island
Bought the Braves in 1976 and was their manager for
one day until major league baseball officials ordered
him from the dugout.
Ted Turner also bought the Hawks, Atlanta’s national
basketball association
Turners team finally reached the world series for the
first time since 1958 in the 90’s. The Braves returned to
the world several times in the 90’s
Atlanta’s Primary Logo
1967-1971
1972-1986
1987-1989
1990 Pres.
Atlanta’s Alternate Logo
1966-1971
1987 pres.
1972-1979
2012 pres.
1972-1975
Championships
17 National League Championships
3 Turned into world series championships
Fulton County
Fulton County, created from DeKalb County in 1853, spread out in its
strange, elongated shape by absorbing the destitute counties of Milton (to
the north) and Campbell (to the south) during the Great Depression. It is
named for Robert Fulton, inventor of the steam-driven boat. Atlanta, the
county seat and state capital, flourished as the terminal point on an early
railroad; fittingly, residents initially called the city Terminus. Later, residents
changed the city's name to Marthasville as a compliment to Governor Wilson
Lumpkin's daughter.
Turner Field
Turner field is named after the Braves owner
Ted Turner
Built south of Fulton County
April 4th 1997 the Braves played their first
game in the new stadium
The stadium was originally built for the
Olympics in Atlanta.
The stadium would first host the Olympics and
then be converted into a baseball stadium
Braves Hall of Fame
Hank Aaron
John Clarkson
Hugh Duffy
Billy Herman
Rabbit Maranville
Eddie Mathews
Tommy McCarthy
Kid Nichols
Phil Niekro
Frank Selee
Warren Spahn
Vic Willis
Greg Maddux
Greg Maddux played 11 of his 23 MLB with the Braves
He also pitched for the Cubs, Dodgers, and Padres
before retiring from the sport in 2008
18 Gold glove award winner
8 time all star selection
Won Cy young award 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
Strikeouts Pitched: 3,371
Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron played for the Atlanta Braves from 1954 to 1974
Played for the Braves in both Milwaukee and Atlanta after the Braves
final move.
Holds the highest number of bases, 6,856
2,297 runs batted
25 time all star selection
Three time Gold Glove award winner
Inducted into the national baseball hall of fame in 1982
Batting average: 305
Home runs: 755
Hits: 3,771
Runs batted in: 2,297
Dale Murphy
Outfielder for the Atlanta Braves from 1976 to 1990
5 time Gold Glove award winner
4 time Silver Slugger award winner
Twice the national leagues most valuable player
Seven time all star selection
Batting Average: 265
Home runs: 398
Runs Batted In: 1,266
Tom Glavine
Began playing for Atlanta in 1987 until 2002
Monumental Pitcher
Went to play for the New York Mets and returned to played for the
Braves for one more year in 2008 before retirement.
Ten time all star selection
5 time silver slugger award winner
2 time Cy young award winner
2 time TSN pitcher of the year award
Win Loss Record: 305-203
ERA: 3.54
Strikeouts Pitched: 2,607
Phil Niekro
Played for Atlanta from 1964 until 1983
Briefly played for the Yankees, Indians, and Blue Jays
Five time all star selection
Five time gold glove award winner
In 1997 he was inducted into the national baseball hall
of fame
Win Loss record: 305-203
ERA: 3.54
Strikeouts Pitched: 3,342
Hugh Duffy
Played 17 seasons in the big leagues
9 seasons for the Boston Bean Eaters (original Braves)
Won baseballs first triple crown with 18 home runs and
145 RBI
Began his career with Anson’s Chicago White Sox
Sold to American Associations Boston Franchise.
After the AA broke up he became a Bean Eater
Billy Herman
Played for Chicago Cubs (1931-1941), Brooklyn
Dodgers (1941-1943), Boston Braves (1946),
Pittsburg Pirates (1947)
Elected to the Hall of fame in 1975
Ten time all Star
Chipper Jones
Braves 1957
Beat the New York Yankees
Became the first team to win a world series after relocating
Atlanta Braves 1995
Played the Cleveland Indians
Braves won 4-2