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TheAtlanta Bravesare an Americanprofessional baseballteam based in theAtlanta metropolitan area.The Braves compete inMajor League Baseball(MLB) as a member club of theNational League(NL)East Division.The Braves were founded inBoston,Massachusetts,in 1871, as theBoston Red Stockings.The club was known by various names until the franchise settled on theBoston Bravesin 1912. The Braves are the oldest continuously operatingprofessional sports franchise in North America.[6][b]

Atlanta Braves
2024 Atlanta Braves season
Team logoCap insignia
Major league affiliations
Current uniform
Retired numbers
Colors
  • Navy blue, scarlet red, gold, white[a][2]
Name
Other nicknames
  • The Bravos
  • The Team of the 90s
  • America's Team
Ballpark
Major league titles
World Series titles(4)
NL Pennants(18)
NA Pennants(4)
NL East Division titles(18)
NL West Division titles(5)
Pre-modern World Series(1)
Wild card berths(2)
Front office
Principal owner(s)Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.
Traded as:
Nasdaq:BATRA(Series A)
OTCQB:BATRB(Series B)
Nasdaq:BATRK(Series C)
Russell 2000components (BATRA, BATRK)[3]
PresidentDerek Schiller
President of baseball operationsAlex Anthopoulos[5]
General managerAlex Anthopoulos[4]
ManagerBrian Snitker
Mascot(s)Blooper[1]
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After 81 seasons andone World Series titlein Boston, the clubmovedtoMilwaukee, Wisconsin,in 1953. With a roster of star players such asHank Aaron,Eddie Mathews,andWarren Spahn,theMilwaukee Braveswon theWorld Seriesin 1957. Despite the team's success, fan attendance declined. The club's owners moved the team toAtlanta, Georgia,in 1966.

The Braves did not find much success in Atlanta until 1991. From 1991 to 2005, the Braves were one of the most successful teams in baseball, winning an unprecedented 14 consecutive division titles,[7][8][9]making an MLB record eight consecutiveNational League Championship Seriesappearances, and producing one of thegreatest pitching rotationsin the history of baseball including Hall of FamersGreg Maddux,John Smoltz,andTom Glavine.[10]

The Braves are one of the two remaining National League charter franchises that debuted in 1876.[11]The club has won an MLB record 23 divisional titles, 18National Leaguepennants,and four World Series championships. The Braves are the only Major League Baseball franchise to have won the World Series in three different home cities.[12]At the end of the 2023 season, the Braves' overall win–loss record is11,025–10,876–154(.503). Since moving to Atlanta in 1966, the Braves have an overall win–loss record of 4,761–4,388–8 (.520) through the end of 2023.[13]

History

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Main article:History of the Atlanta Braves

Boston (1871–1952)

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Main article:Boston Braves

1871–1913

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Boston Beaneaters team photo, 1890

TheCincinnati Red Stockings,formed in 1869, were the first openly all-professional baseball team but disbanded after the 1870 season.[14]ManagerHarry Wrightand players moved toBoston,forming theBoston Red Stockings,a charter team in theNational Association of Professional Base Ball Players(NAPBBP).[15]Led by the Wright brothers, Ross Barnes, andAl Spalding,they dominated the National Association, winning four of five championships.[11]The original Boston Red Stockings team and its successors can lay claim to being the oldest continuously playing franchise in American professional sports.[6][14]

The club was known as the Boston Red Caps when they played the firstNational Leaguegame in1876,winning against thePhiladelphia Athletics.[16][17][18]Despite a weaker roster in the league's first year, they rebounded to secure the 1877 and 1878 pennants.[19]Managed byFrank Selee,they were a dominant force in the 19th century, winning eight pennants.[15]By 1898 the team was known as theBeaneatersand they won 102 games, with stars likeHugh Duffy,Tommy McCarthy,and "Slidin'"Billy Hamilton.[20][15]

In 1901, the American League was introduced, causing many Beaneaters players including stars Duffy andJimmy Collinsto leave for clubs of the rival league.[21]The team struggled, having only one winning season from 1900 to 1913 and losing 100 games five times. In 1907, they temporarily dropped the red color from their stockings due to infection concerns.[22]The club underwent various nickname changes until becoming the Braves before the1912 season.[22]The president of the club, John M. Ward named the club after the owner,James Gaffney.[22]Gaffney was called one of the "braves" of New York City's political machine,Tammany Hall,which used a Native American chief as their symbol.[22][23]

1914: Miracle

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Main article:1914 Boston Braves season
A program from the1914 World Series,featuring Braves managerGeorge Stallings(left).Baseball Magazinecover, 1914 (right).

In 1914, the Boston Braves experienced a remarkable turnaround in what would become one of the most memorable seasons in baseball history.[24][25]Starting with a dismal 4–18 record, the Braves found themselves in last place, trailing the league-leadingNew York Giantsby 15 games after losing a doubleheader to theBrooklyn Robinson July 4.[26]However, the team rebounded with an incredible hot streak, going 41–12 from July 6 to September 5.[27]On August 3,Joseph Lanninthe president of the Red Sox, offeredFenway Parkto the Braves free of charge for the remainder of the season since their usual home, theSouth End Grounds,was too small.[28]On September 7 and 8, they defeated the Giants in two out of three games, propelling them into first place.[29]Despite being in last place as late as July 18, the Braves secured the pennant, becoming the only team under the old eight-team league format to achieve this after being in last place on the Fourth of July.[30][31]They were in last place as late as July 18, but were close to the pack, moving into fourth on July 21 and second place on August 12.[32]

The Braves entered the1914 World Seriesled by captain and National LeagueMost Valuable Player,Johnny Evers.[33]The Boston club were slight underdogs againstConnie Mack'sPhiladelphia A's.[34]However, they swept the Athletics and won the world championship.[35]Inspired by their success, owner Gaffney constructed a modern park,Braves Field,which opened in August 1915 and was the largest park in the majors at the time, boasting 40,000 seats and convenient public transportation access.[36][37]

1915–1953

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The Boston Braves cap logo, 1946 to 1952

From 1917 to 1933, the Boston Braves struggled. After a series of different owners,Emil Fuchsbought the team in 1923.[38]Fuchs brought his longtime friend, pitching greatChristy Mathewson,as part of the syndicate that bought the club.[39]However, the death of pitching legend in 1925 left Fuchs in control.[40]Despite Fuchs' commitment to success, the team faced challenges overcoming the damage from previous years. It wasn't until 1933 and 1934, under managerBill McKechnie,that the Braves became competitive, but it did little to help the club's finances.[41]

In an effort to boost fan attendance and finances, Fuchs orchestrated a deal with theNew York Yankeesto acquireBabe Ruthin 1935.[42][43]Ruth was appointed team vice president with promises of profit shares and managerial prospects.[44]Initially, Ruth seemed to provide a spark on opening day, but his declining skills became evident.[45]Ruth's inability to run and poor fielding led to internal strife, and it became clear that his titles were symbolic.[45]Ruth retired on June 1, 1935, shortly after hitting his last three home runs.[45]The Braves finished the season with a dismal 38–115 record, marking the franchise's worst season.[44]

Fuchs lost control of the team in August 1935,[44]leading to a rebranding attempt as the Boston Bees, but it did little to alter the team's fortune. Construction magnateLou Perinitook over, eventually restoring the Braves' name.[46]Despite World War II causing a brief setback, the team, led by pitcherWarren Spahn,enjoyed impressive seasons in 1946 and 1947 under Perini's ownership.[44]

Hall of Fame pitcherWarren Spahn

In 1948, theteamwon the pennant, behind the pitching of Spahn andJohnny Sain.[47]The remainder of the rotation was so thin that in September,Boston Postwriter Gerald Hern wrote this poem about the pair:[48]

First we'll use Spahn
then we'll use Sain
Then an off day
followed by rain
Back will come Spahn
followed by Sain
And followed
we hope
by two days of rain.

The poem received such a wide audience that the sentiment, usually now paraphrased as"Spahn and Sain and pray for rain",entered the baseball vocabulary.[49]

The1948 World Series,which the Braves lost in six games to theIndians,turned out to be the Braves' last hurrah in Boston.[50]On March 13, 1953, Perini announced he was moving the club toMilwaukee.[51]Perini cited advent of television and the lack of enthusiasm for the Braves in Boston as the key factors in deciding to move the franchise.[51]

Milwaukee (1953–1965)

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See also:History of the Atlanta Braves § Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Braves cap logo

The Milwaukee Braves' relocation to Wisconsin in 1953 was initially a triumphant success, as they drew a then-National League record of 1.8 million fans and finished their inaugural season second in the National League.[52]ManagerCharlie Grimmwas namedNL Manager of the Yearfollowing the Braves improvement.[53]

Throughout the 1950s, the Braves were a National League power; driven by sluggersEddie MathewsandHank Aaron,the team won two pennants and finished second twice between 1956 and 1959.[54]In1957,Aaron'sMVP seasonled the Braves to their first pennant in nine years, securing aWorld Seriesvictory against the formidable New York Yankees.[55]Despite a strong start in the World Seriesrematchthe followingseason,the Braves ultimately lost the last three games and the World Series.[55]The1959 seasonended in a tie with the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading to a playoff loss for the Braves. The ensuing years saw fluctuating success, including the Braves finishing fifth in 1963, their first time in the "second division."[54]The team's owner, Louis Perini, sold the Braves to a Chicago-based group led by William Bartholomay in 1962.[54]Despite plans to move to Atlanta in 1965, legal hurdles kept the Braves in Milwaukee for one more season before they completed the relocation in 1966.[54]

Atlanta (1966–present)

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1966–1974

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Hall of Fame right fielder and designated hitterHank Aaron

After arriving in Atlanta in 1966, the Braves found success in 1969, with the onset of divisional play by winning the first-everNational League WestDivision title.[56]In theNational League Championship Seriesthe Braves were swept by the "Miracle Mets."[57]They would not be a factor during the next decade, posting only two winning seasons between 1970 and 1981.[58]Fans in Atlanta had to be satisfied with the achievements ofHank Aaron,who by the end of the 1973 season, had hit 713 home runs, one short of Ruth's record.[59]On April 4, opening day of thenext season,he hit No. 714 inCincinnati,and on April 8, in front of his home fans and a national television audience, he finally beat Ruth's mark with a home run to left-center field off left-handerAl Downingof theLos Angeles Dodgers.[60][61]Aaron spent most of his career as a Milwaukee and Atlanta Brave before being traded to theMilwaukee Brewerson November 2, 1974.[62]

Ted Turner era

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1976–1977: Ted Turner buys the team
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Media magnateTed Turnerpurchased the team in 1976, and played a large role in the team's operation.

In 1976, the team was purchased by media magnateTed Turner,owner ofsuperstationWTBS,as a means to keep the team (and one of his main programming staples) in Atlanta.[58]Turner used the Braves as a major programming draw for his fledgling cable network, making the Braves the first franchise to have a nationwide audience and fan base.[58]WTBS marketed the team as "The Atlanta Braves:America's Team",a nickname that still sticks in some areas of the country, especiallythe South.[58]The financially strapped Turner used money already paid to the team for their broadcast rights as a down-payment. Turner quickly gained a reputation as a quirky, hands-on baseball owner. On May 11, 1977, Turner appointed himselfmanager,but because MLB passed a rule in the 1950s barring managers from holding a financial stake in their teams, Turner was ordered to relinquish that position after one game (theBraveslost 2–1 to thePittsburgh Piratesto bring their losing streak to 17 games).[63][64]

1978–1990
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Greg Maddux,Tom Glavine,andJohn Smoltzcombined for sixCy Young Awardsduring their time in the Braves pitching rotation

The Braves didn't enjoy much success between 1978 and 1990, however, in the1982 season,led by managerJoe Torre,the Braves secured their first divisional title since 1969.[65]The team was led by standout performances from key players likeDale Murphy,Bob Horner,Chris Chambliss,Phil Niekro,andGene Garber.[66]The Braves were swept in theNLCSin three games by theCardinals.[67]Murphy won the Most Valuable Player award for the National League in 1982 and 1983.[68]

1991–2005: 14 consecutive division titles
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From 1991 to 2005, the Atlanta Braves enjoyed a remarkable era of success in baseball, marked by a record-setting 14 consecutive division titles, five National League pennants, and a World Series championship in 1995.[69]Bobby Cox returned as manager in 1990, leading the team's turnaround after finishing the previous season with the worst record in baseball. Notable developments included the drafting of Chipper Jones in 1990 and the hiring of general manager John Schuerholz from the Kansas City Royals.[70][71]

The Braves' remarkable journey began in1991,known as the "Worst to First" season.[72]Overcoming a shaky start, the Braves bounced back led by young pitchersTom GlavineandJohn Smoltz.[73]The team secured the NL pennant in a memorable playoff race, ultimately losing a closely contestedWorld Seriesto the Minnesota Twins. The following year, theBraveswon theNLCSin dramatic fashion against thePiratesbut fell short in theWorld Seriesagainst theToronto Blue Jays.

In 1993, the Braves strengthened their pitching staff with the addition of Cy Young Award winnerGreg Madduxin free agency.[74]Despite posting a franchise-best 104 wins, they lost in theNLCSto thePhiladelphia Phillies.The team moved to the Eastern Division in 1994, sparking a heated rivalry with the New York Mets.[75][76][77][78]

Theplayer's strikecut short the 1994 season just before the division championships, but the Braves rebounded in 1995, defeating theCleveland Indiansto win theWorld Series.[79]With this World Series victory, the Braves became the first team in Major League Baseball to win world championships in three different cities.[80]The Braves reached the World Series in1996and1999but were defeated both times by the New York Yankees.[81][82]

In 1996, Time Warner acquired Ted Turner's Turner Broadcasting System, including the Braves.[83]Despite their continued success with a ninth consecutive division title in 2000, the Braves faced postseason disappointment with a sweep by theSt. Louis Cardinalsin theNLDS.[84]The team won division titles from 2002 to 2004 but experienced early exits in the NLDS each year.[85]

Liberty Media era

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Liberty Media buys the team
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Chipper Jones salutes the crowd atTurner Fieldprior to his final regular-season game on September 30, 2012. Jones announced he would retire after 19 seasons with the Braves

In December 2005, Time Warner, put the club up for sale, leading to negotiations with Liberty Media.[86][87]After over a year of talks, a deal was reached in February 2007 for Liberty Media to acquire the Braves for $450 million, a magazine publishing company, and $980 million in cash. The sale, valued at approximately $1.48 billion, was contingent on approval from 75 percent of MLB owners and Commissioner Bud Selig.[88]

Bobby Cox and Chipper Jones retire
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Bobby Cox's final year as manager in2010saw the Braves return to the postseason for the first time since 2005.[89]The team secured the NL Wild Card but fell to the San Francisco Giants in theNational League Division Seriesin four closely contested games, marking the conclusion of Bobby Cox's managerial career.[90]Thefollowing seasonthe Braves suffered a historic September collapse to miss the postseason.[91]The club bounced back in2012and returned to the postseason in Chipper Jones' final season.[92]The Braves won 94 games in 2012, but that wasn't enough to win the NL East, so they faced the St. Louis Cardinals in the inauguralWild Card Game.[93]Chipper Jones last game was a memorable one: the Braves lost theone game playoff6–3, but the game would be remembered for a controversial infield fly call that helped end a Braves rally in the 8th inning.[93]

Truist Park and return to the World Series
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Truist Parkprior to its first regular-season game

In 2017, the Atlanta Braves began playing atTruist Park,replacing Turner Field as their home stadium.[94]Following an MLB investigation into international signing rule violations, general managerJohn Coppolellaresigned and faced a baseball ban.[95]Alex Anthopoulostook over as the new general manager.[96]The team's chairman,Terry McGuirk,apologized for the scandal and expressed confidence in Anthopoulos' integrity.[96]A new on field mascot namedBlooperwas introduced at a fan event before the 2017 season.[97]Under Anthopoulos, the Braves made the playoffs in six of his first seven seasons.[98]In2020the Braves reach theNational League Championship Series,but ultimately lost to the Dodgers after leading 3–1.[99]

PresidentJoe Bidenhosts the 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves, Monday, September 26, 2022, in theEast Roomof theWhite House.

The following season the Braves got revenge against the Dodgers in the2021 NLCSto advance to the World Series for the first time since1999,thereby securing their first pennant in 22 years.[100]They defeated theHouston Astrosin six games to win their fourth World Series title.[101]

For a full season-by-season list, seeList of Atlanta Braves seasons.

Logos and uniforms

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The Braves logos have evolved over the years, featuring a Native American warrior from 1945 to 1955, followed by a laughing Native American with a mohawk and a feather from 1956 to 1965.[102][103]The modern logo, introduced in 1987, includes the cursive word "Braves" with a tomahawk below it.[104] Uniform changes occurred in 1987, with the team adopting uniforms reminiscent of their 1950s classic look.[105]For the 2023 season, the Braves had four uniform combinations, including the classic white home and gray road uniforms, a navy blue road jersey for alternate games, and two alternate uniforms for home games - a Friday night red uniform and a City Connect uniform worn on Saturdays, paying tribute to Hank Aaron.[106]The City Connect uniform features "The A" across the chest, accompanied by a cap with the "A" logo and 1974 uniform colors.[107]

World Series championships

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Over the 120 years since the inception of the World Series (119 total World Series played), the Braves franchise has won a total of fourWorld SeriesChampionships, with at least one in each of the three cities they have played in.

Season Manager Opponent Series Score Record
1914(Boston) George Stallings Philadelphia Athletics 4–0 94–59
1957(Milwaukee) Fred Haney New York Yankees 4–3 95–59
1995(Atlanta) Bobby Cox Cleveland Indians 4–2 90–54
2021(Atlanta) Brian Snitker Houston Astros 4–2 88–73
Total World Series championships: 4

Ballparks

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Truist Park

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Main article:Truist Park

The Atlanta Braves home ballpark has been Truist Park since 2017. Truist Park is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) northwest ofdowntown Atlantain theunincorporated communityofCumberland,inCobb County,Georgia.[108]The team played its home games atAtlanta–Fulton County Stadiumfrom 1966 to 1996, and atTurner Fieldfrom 1997 to 2016. The Braves opened Truist Park on April 14, 2017, with a four-game sweep of theSan Diego Padres.[109]The park received positive reviews. Woody Studenmund of theHardball Timescalled the park a "gem" saying that he was impressed with "the compact beauty of the stadium and its exciting approach to combining baseball, business and social activities."[110]J.J. Cooper ofBaseball Americapraised the "excellent sight lines for pretty much every seat."[111]

CoolToday Park

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Main article:CoolToday Park

Since 2019, the Braves have playedspring traininggames at CoolToday Park inNorth Port, Florida.[112][113]The ballpark opened on March 24, 2019, with the Braves' 4–2 win over theTampa Bay Rays.[114][115]The Braves leftChampion Stadium,their previous Spring Training home near Orlando to reduce travel times and to get closer to other teams' facilities.[116]CoolToday Park also serves as the Braves' year round rehabilitation facility.[117]

Attendance

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Home Attendance at Truist Park[118]
Year Total Attendance Game Average Stadium Capacity by % Major League Rank by #
2017 2,505,252 30,929 75.3% 13th
2018 2,555,781 31,552 76.8% 12th
2019 2,654,920 32,776 79.8% 12th
2020 0* 0* NA NA
2021 2,300,247 29,490 71.8% 2nd
2022 3,129,931 38,641 94.0% 4th
2023 3,191,505 39,401 95.9% 5th

(*) – There were no fans allowed in any MLB stadium in 2020 due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.

Major rivalries

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New York Mets

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Main article:Braves–Mets rivalry

Although their first major confrontation occurred when the Mets swept the Braves in the1969 NLCS,the rivalry did not become especially heated until the 1994 season when division realignment put both the Mets and the Braves in theNational League Eastdivision.[76][75][119]

TheBravesfaced theMetsin the1999 National League Championship Series.[120]The Braves initially took a 3–0 series lead, seemingly on the verge of a sweep, but the Mets rallied in Game 4 and Game 5.[120]Despite the Mets' resilience, the Braves eventually won the series in Game 6 withAndruw Jonessecuring a dramatic walk-off walk, earning their 5th National League pennant of the decade.[120]In 2022, theBravesandMets,both finished with 101 wins.[121]The National League East title and a first-round bye came down to a crucial three-game series at Truist Park from September 30 to October 2.[122]The Mets entered with a slight lead but faltered as the Braves swept the series.[122]Atlanta claimed the NL East division title and first-round bye, by winning the season series against the Mets.[122]

Nationwide fanbase

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In addition to having strong fan support in theAtlanta metropolitan areaand the state of Georgia, the Braves are often referred to as "America's Team"in reference to the team's games being broadcast nationally onTBSfrom the 1970s until 2007, giving the team a nationwide fan base.[123]

The Braves boast heavy support within theSoutheastern United Statesparticularly in states such asMississippi,Alabama,South Carolina,North Carolina,TennesseeandFlorida.[124][125]

Tomahawk chop

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Main article:Atlanta Braves tomahawk chop and name controversy
The Atlanta Braves encouraged fans to gesture with the "Tomahawk Chop", distributing foam tomahawks at games and other events.

In 1991, fans of the Atlanta Braves popularized the "tomahawk chop" during games.[126]The use of foam tomahawks drew criticism fromNative Americangroups, deeming it demeaning.[127]Despite protests, the Braves' public relations director defended it as a "proud expression of unification and family."[127]The controversy resurfaced in 2019 when Cherokee Nation member and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley found the chop insulting, prompting the Braves to modify their in-game experience.[128]During the off-season, discussions ensued with Native American representatives, and amid pressure in 2020 to change their name, the Braves announced ongoing talks about the chop but insisted the team name would remain unchanged.[129]

The debate over the tomahawk chop continued into 2021.[130]While some Native American leaders, likeRichard Sneed,the Principal Chief of theEastern Band of Cherokee Indians,expressed personal indifference or tolerance, acknowledging it as an acknowledgment of Native American strength, others vehemently opposed it.[131][132]Sneed emphasized larger issues facing Native American communities and questioned the focus on the chop.[133]The Eastern Cherokee Band of Indians and the Braves initiated efforts to incorporate Cherokee language and culture into the team's activities, stadium, and merchandise, aiming for greater cultural sensitivity despite differing opinions within the Native American community.[134]

Achievements

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Awards

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Main article:Atlanta Braves award winners and league leaders

Team records

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Main article:List of Atlanta Braves team records

Retired numbers

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See also:List of Major League Baseball retired numbers

The Braves have retired eleven numbers in the history of the franchise, including most recentlyAndruw Jones' number 25 in 2023,Chipper Jones' number 10 in 2013,John Smoltz's number 29 in 2012,Bobby Cox's number 6 in 2011,Tom Glavine's number 47 in 2010, andGreg Maddux's number 31 in 2009. Additionally,Hank Aaron's 44,Dale Murphy's 3,Phil Niekro's 35,Eddie Mathews' 41,Warren Spahn's 21 andJackie Robinson's 42, which is retired for all of baseball with the exception ofJackie Robinson Day,have also been retired.[135]Six of the eleven numbers (Cox, Jones, Jones, Smoltz, Maddux and Glavine) were on the Braves at the same time.[136]Of the eleven Braves whose numbers have been retired, all who are eligible for theNational Baseball Hall of Famehave been elected with the exceptions of Dale Murphy and Andruw Jones.[137]The color and design of the retired numbers on commemorative markers and other in-stadium signage reflect the primary uniform design at the time the player was on the team.[138]

Dale
Murphy
OF
RetiredJune 13, 1994
Bobby
Cox
Mgr
RetiredAugust 12, 2011
Chipper
Jones
3B
RetiredJune 28, 2013
Warren
Spahn
P
RetiredDecember 11, 1965
Andruw
Jones
OF
RetiredSeptember 9, 2023
John
Smoltz
P
RetiredJune 8, 2012
Greg
Maddux
P
RetiredJuly 17, 2009
Phil
Niekro
P
RetiredAugust 6, 1984
Eddie
Mathews
3B
RetiredJuly 26, 1969
Hank
Aaron
RF
RetiredApril 15, 1977
Tom
Glavine
P
RetiredAugust 6, 2010
Jackie
Robinson
All MLB
HonoredApril 15, 1997

Baseball Hall of Famers

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Main article:List of members of the Baseball Hall of Fame
Bobby Cox
Chipper Jones
Phil Niekro
Atlanta Braves Hall of Famers
Affiliation according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Boston Braves

Earl Averill
Dave Bancroft
Dan Brouthers
John Clarkson*
Jimmy Collins
Hugh Duffy*
Johnny Evers

Burleigh Grimes
Billy Hamilton
Billy Herman
Rogers Hornsby
Joe Kelley
King Kelly
Ernie Lombardi

Rabbit Maranville*
Rube Marquard
Tommy McCarthy*
Bill McKechnie
Joe Medwick
Kid Nichols*
Jim O'Rourke

Charley Radbourn
Babe Ruth
Frank Selee*
Al Simmons
George Sisler
Billy Southworth
Casey Stengel
Ed Walsh

Lloyd Waner
Paul Waner
Deacon White
Vic Willis*
George Wright*
Harry Wright
Cy Young

Milwaukee Braves

Eddie Mathews*[139]

Red Schoendienst
Enos Slaughter

Warren Spahn*

Hank Aaron*

Atlanta Braves

Hank Aaron[140]†
Orlando Cepeda[141]
Bobby Cox*[142]

Tom Glavine*[143]
Chipper Jones*[144]
Greg Maddux*[145]

Fred McGriff*[146]
Phil Niekro*
Gaylord Perry[147]

John Schuerholz[148]
Ted Simmons[149]
John Smoltz*[150]

Bruce Sutter[151]
Joe Torre[152]
Hoyt Wilhelm

  • Players and managers listed inboldare depicted on their Hall of Fame plaques wearing a Braves cap insignia.
  • * Boston / Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves listed as primary team according to the Hall of Fame
  • † Hank Aaron chose to represent the Atlanta Braves on his HOF cap insignia, but the HOF lists the Milwaukee Braves as his primary team
PGreg Maddux,Hall of Famer

Braves Hall of Fame

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2× MVPDale Murphy,outfielder
3BEddie Mathews,Hall of Famer
Main article:Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame
Braves Hall of Fame wall atTruist Park
Key
Year Year inducted
Bold Member of theBaseball Hall of Fame
†
 Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Brave
Bold Recipient of the Hall of Fame'sFord C. Frick Award
Braves Hall of Fame
Year No. Name Position(s) Tenure
1999 21 Warren Spahn† P 1942, 1946–1964
35 Phil Niekro† P 1964–1983, 1987
41 Eddie Mathews† 3B
Manager		 1952–1966
1972–1974
44 Hank Aaron† RF 1954–1974
2000 — Ted Turner Owner/President 1976–1996
3 Dale Murphy OF 1976–1990
2001 32 Ernie Johnson Sr. P
Broadcaster		 1950, 1952–1958
1962–1999
2002 28, 33 Johnny Sain P
Coach		 1942, 1946–1951
1977, 1985–1986
— Bill Bartholomay Owner/President 1962–1976
2003 1, 23 Del Crandall C 1949–1963
2004 — Pete Van Wieren Broadcaster 1976–2008
— Kid Nichols† P 1890–1901
1 Tommy Holmes OF
Manager		 1942–1951
1951–1952
— Skip Caray Broadcaster 1976–2008
2005 — Paul Snyder Executive 1973–2007
— Herman Long SS 1890–1902
2006 — Bill Lucas GM 1976–1979
11, 48 Ralph Garr OF 1968–1975
2007 23 David Justice OF 1989–1996
2009 31 Greg Maddux[153] P 1993–2003
2010 47 Tom Glavine†[154] P 1987–2002, 2008
2011 6 Bobby Cox†[155][156][157] Manager 1978–1981, 1990–2010
2012 29 John Smoltz†[158] P 1988–1999, 2001–2008
2013 10 Chipper Jones†[159] 3B/LF 1993–2012
2014 8 Javy López C 1992–2003
1 Rabbit Maranville† SS/2B 1912–1920
1929–1933, 1935
— Dave Pursley Trainer 1961–2002
2015 — Don Sutton Broadcaster 1989–2006, 2009–2020
2016 25 Andruw Jones CF 1996–2007
— John Schuerholz Executive 1990–2016
2018 15 Tim Hudson P 2005–2013
— Joe Simpson Broadcaster 1992–present
2019 — Hugh Duffy OF 1892–1900
5, 9 Terry Pendleton 3B
Coach		 1991–1994, 1996
2002–2017
2022[160] 9 Joe Adcock 1B/OF 1953–1962
54 Leo Mazzone Coach 1990–2005
9, 15 Joe Torre C/1B/3B
Manager		 1960–1968
1982–1984
2023[161] 25, 43, 77 Rico Carty LF 1963–1972
— Fred Tenney 1B 1894–1907, 1911

Roster

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Atlanta Braves roster
Active roster Inactive roster Coaches/Other

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Starting rotation

Bullpen

Closer(s)


Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders

Designated hitters

Pitchers

Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders


Manager

Coaches

60-day injured list


Minor league affiliates

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Main article:List of Atlanta Braves minor league affiliates

The Atlanta Bravesfarm systemconsists of sixminor leagueaffiliates.[162]

Class Team League Location Ballpark Affiliated
Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers International League Lawrenceville, Georgia Coolray Field 2009
Double-A Mississippi Braves Southern League Pearl, Mississippi Trustmark Park 2005
High-A Rome Emperors South Atlantic League Rome, Georgia AdventHealth Stadium 2003
Single-A Augusta GreenJackets Carolina League North Augusta, South Carolina SRP Park 2021
Rookie FCL Braves Florida Complex League North Port, Florida CoolToday Park 1976
DSL Braves Dominican Summer League Boca Chica,Santo Domingo Atlanta Braves Complex 2022

Radio and television

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Main articles:List of Atlanta Braves broadcasters,Braves TBS Baseball,andAtlanta Braves Radio Network

The Braves regional games are exclusively broadcast onBally Sports Southeast.Brandon Gaudinis the play-by-play announcer for Bally Sports Southeast.[163]Gaudin is joined in the booth by lead analystC.J. Nitkowski.[164]Jeff Francoeurand Tom Glavine will also join the broadcast for a few games during the season.[165]Peter Moylan,Nick Green,and John Smoltz also appear in the booth for select games as in-game analysts.[166][167]

The radio broadcast team is led by the tandem of play-by-play announcer Ben Ingram and analystJoe Simpson.Braves games are broadcast across Georgia and seven other states on at least 172 radio affiliates, including flagship station680 The Fanin Atlanta and stations as far away as Richmond, Virginia; Louisville, Kentucky; and the US Virgin Islands. The games are carried on at least 82 radio stations in Georgia.[168]

References

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Footnotes

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  1. ^The team's official colors are navy blue and scarlet red, according to the team's mascot (BLOOPER)'s official website.[1]
  2. ^The Cubs are a full season older as they were originally founded as the Chicago White Stockings in 1870. The White Stockings did not field a team in 1871 or 1872, however, due to theGreat Chicago Fire.The Braves, therefore, have played more consecutive seasons.

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Boston Red Caps
1877–1878 		Succeeded by
Preceded by National League champions
Boston Beaneaters
1883 		Succeeded by
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Boston Beaneaters
1891–1893 		Succeeded by
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Boston Beaneaters
1897–1898 		Succeeded by
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Boston Braves
1914 		Succeeded by
Preceded by National League champions
Boston Braves
1948 		Succeeded by
Preceded by National League champions
Milwaukee Braves
1957–1958 		Succeeded by
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Atlanta Braves
1991–1992 		Succeeded by
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Atlanta Braves
1995–1996 		Succeeded by
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Atlanta Braves
1999 		Succeeded by
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Atlanta Braves
2021 		Succeeded by
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