Team Sports 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 1972-1979 1972-1975 1987 pres. 2012 pres.

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