History of Atlanta Braves in Timeline
The Atlanta Braves are a Major League Baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area, competing in the National League East Division. Founded in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings, they are one of the two remaining National League charter franchises from 1876 and the oldest continuously operating professional sports franchise in North America. The team was known by other names before adopting the Boston Braves moniker in 1912.
1900: Beaneaters Struggle
From 1900 to 1913, the Beaneaters struggled, with only one winning season.
1901: American League Introduction
In 1901, the American League was introduced, leading many Beaneaters players to join rival clubs.
1907: Stockings Color Change
In 1907, the team temporarily dropped the red color from their stockings due to infection concerns.
1912: Team becomes the Braves
Before the 1912 season, the club underwent various nickname changes, becoming the Braves. John M. Ward named the club after James Gaffney.
1912: Team adopts "Boston Braves" name
In 1912, the franchise adopted the name "Boston Braves".
1913: Beaneaters Struggle
From 1900 to 1913, the Beaneaters struggled, with only one winning season.
1914: Braves play some games at Fenway Park
During the 1914 season, the South End Grounds was too small to accommodate larger crowds, prompting the Boston Braves to play some games at Fenway Park.
1914: Braves Win the World Series
In 1914, led by Johnny Evers, the Boston Braves swept the Philadelphia Athletics to win the World Series.
1914: Braves' remarkable turnaround season
In 1914, the Boston Braves experienced a remarkable turnaround season. Despite a poor start, they rebounded to win the pennant after being in last place as late as July 18.
August 1915: Braves Field Opens
In August 1915, owner Gaffney opened Braves Field, the largest park in the majors at the time, with 40,000 seats.
1915: Braves Field built
In 1915, Braves Field was built to address the need for a larger venue for the Boston Braves.
1923: Emil Fuchs Buys the Team
In 1923, Emil Fuchs bought the Boston Braves.
1925: Death of Christy Mathewson
In 1925, pitching legend Christy Mathewson's death left Emil Fuchs in control of the Boston Braves.
1933: Braves Become Competitive
In 1933 and 1934, under manager Bill McKechnie, the Braves became competitive, though it did little for finances.
1934: Braves Become Competitive
In 1933 and 1934, under manager Bill McKechnie, the Braves became competitive, though it did little for finances.
August 1935: Fuchs loses control of the team
In August 1935, Emil Fuchs lost control of the Boston Braves, leading to a rebranding attempt.
1945: Braves logo features Native American warrior
From 1945, the Atlanta Braves logo featured a Native American warrior.
1946: Impressive Season Under Perini's Ownership
In 1946, the Boston Braves, led by pitcher Warren Spahn, enjoyed an impressive season under Lou Perini's ownership.
1947: Impressive Season Under Perini's Ownership
In 1947, the Boston Braves, led by pitcher Warren Spahn, enjoyed an impressive season under Lou Perini's ownership.
1948: Braves lost World Series
In 1948, the Boston Braves lost the World Series to the Cleveland Indians in six games.
1948: Braves win the Pennant
In 1948, the Boston Braves won the pennant, behind the pitching of Spahn and Sain.
1950: Milwaukee County Stadium constructed
In 1950, Milwaukee County Stadium was constructed to attract a Major League Baseball team.
1953: Braves move to Milwaukee County Stadium
In 1953, the Braves moved to Milwaukee County Stadium, their new home.
1953: Milwaukee Braves' Move a Success
In 1953, the Milwaukee Braves' move to Wisconsin was an immediate success, drawing a National League-record 1.8 million fans.
1955: Braves logo features Native American warrior ends
In 1955, the Atlanta Braves logo stopped featuring a Native American warrior.
1956: Braves logo features laughing Native American with mohawk and feather
From 1956, the Atlanta Braves logo featured a laughing Native American with a mohawk and a feather.
1956: Braves Finish Strong
Throughout the 1950s, the Braves were a National League power; between 1956 and 1959, the team won two pennants and finished second twice.
1957: Braves win World Series
In 1957, Hank Aaron's MVP season led the Milwaukee Braves to a World Series victory against the New York Yankees.
1959: Braves Tie and Lose Playoff
In 1959, the Milwaukee Braves tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who defeated them in a playoff.
1963: Braves Finish Fifth
In 1963, the Milwaukee Braves finished fifth for the first time in the "second division".
1965: Braves logo features laughing Native American with mohawk and feather ends
In 1965, the Atlanta Braves logo stopped featuring a laughing Native American with a mohawk and a feather.
1966: Braves Arrive in Atlanta
In 1966, the Atlanta Braves arrived in Atlanta.
1969: Braves Win Division Title
In 1969, the Atlanta Braves won the first National League West Division title.
1969: Mets sweep Braves in NLCS
In 1969, the Mets swept the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS, marking their first major confrontation.
1970: Braves Record
Between 1970 and 1981, the Atlanta Braves posted only two winning seasons.
1973: Hank Aaron's Home Run Chase
By the end of the 1973 season, Hank Aaron had hit 713 home runs, one short of Babe Ruth's record.
November 2, 1974: Hank Aaron traded to Brewers
On November 2, 1974, Hank Aaron was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers after spending most of his career as a Milwaukee and Atlanta Brave.
1974: Braves City Connect uniform pay tribute to Hank Aaron and 1974 uniform colors
In 2023, the Braves City Connect uniform pays tribute to Hank Aaron and 1974 uniform colors.
1976: Ted Turner Purchases the Team
In 1976, Ted Turner, owner of WTBS, purchased the Atlanta Braves.
May 11, 1977: Ted Turner Appoints Himself Manager
On May 11, 1977, Ted Turner appointed himself manager of the Atlanta Braves but was ordered to relinquish the position after one game due to MLB rules.
1978: Braves Lacked Success
Between 1978 and 1990, the Atlanta Braves did not enjoy much success.
1981: Braves Record
Between 1970 and 1981, the Atlanta Braves posted only two winning seasons.
1982: Dale Murphy wins MVP Award
In 1982, Dale Murphy won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.
1982: Braves Secure Divisional Title
In the 1982 season, led by manager Joe Torre, the Atlanta Braves secured their first divisional title since 1969.
1983: Dale Murphy Wins MVP Award
Dale Murphy won the Most Valuable Player award for the National League in 1982 and 1983.
1987: Braves introduce modern logo and adopt classic uniforms
In 1987, the Atlanta Braves introduced the modern logo with the cursive word "Braves" and a tomahawk, and adopted uniforms reminiscent of their 1950s look.
1990: Braves Lacked Success
Between 1978 and 1990, the Atlanta Braves did not enjoy much success.
1990: Bobby Cox Returns
In 1990, Bobby Cox returned as manager, leading the team's turnaround after finishing the previous season with the worst record in baseball.
1991: Braves' Era of Success Begins
From 1991 to 2005, the Atlanta Braves began an era of success, marked by 14 consecutive division titles.
1991: Bobby Cox wins Manager of the Year
In 1991, Bobby Cox was named Manager of the Year.
1991: Tomahawk chop popularized
In 1991, fans of the Atlanta Braves popularized the "tomahawk chop" during games.
1991: Braves find success in Atlanta
In 1991, the Braves began a period of success in Atlanta.
1991: "Worst to First" Season
In 1991, the Braves' remarkable journey began with the "Worst to First" season, securing the NL pennant but losing the World Series to the Minnesota Twins.
1993: Greg Maddux wins first Cy Young Award
In 1993, Greg Maddux won the Cy Young Award.
1993: Braves Strengthen Pitching Staff
In 1993, the Braves strengthened their pitching staff with the addition of Cy Young Award winner Greg Maddux in free agency.
1994: Greg Maddux wins second Cy Young Award
In 1994, Greg Maddux won the Cy Young Award for the second year in a row.
1994: Braves Move Divisions
In 1994, the Atlanta Braves moved to the Eastern Division, sparking a rivalry with the New York Mets.
1994: Season Cut Short
In 1994, the player's strike cut short the season just before the division championships.
1994: Braves-Mets rivalry heats up
In the 1994 season, the Braves-Mets rivalry became heated when division realignment put both teams in the National League East division.
1995: Braves win World Series
From 1991 to 2005, the Atlanta Braves enjoyed an era of success, marked by a record-setting 14 consecutive division titles, five National League pennants, and a World Series championship in 1995.
1995: Greg Maddux wins third Cy Young Award
In 1995, Greg Maddux won the Cy Young Award for the third consecutive year.
1996: Centennial Olympic Stadium built
In 1996, Centennial Olympic Stadium was originally built for the Summer Olympics and later converted into a ballpark for the Braves, known as Turner Field.
1996: Time Warner Acquires Turner Broadcasting System
In 1996, Time Warner acquired Ted Turner's Turner Broadcasting System, including the Atlanta Braves.
1996: Braves Reach World Series
In 1996, the Atlanta Braves reached the World Series but were defeated by the New York Yankees.
1997: Braves move to Turner Field
In 1997, the Atlanta Braves moved to Turner Field.
1999: Braves win NLCS against Mets
In 1999, the Atlanta Braves faced the Mets in the National League Championship Series, ultimately winning the series in Game 6 with Andruw Jones securing a dramatic walk-off walk.
1999: Braves Reach World Series
In 1999, the Atlanta Braves reached the World Series but were defeated by the New York Yankees.
1999: Braves win National League pennant
In 1999, the Atlanta Braves won their first National League pennant since 1999.
2002: Braves Win Division Title
The Atlanta Braves won division titles from 2002 to 2004 but experienced early exits in the NLDS each year.
2004: Bobby Cox wins second Manager of the Year award
In 2004, Bobby Cox won the Manager of the Year award for the second time.
2004: Braves Win Division Title
The Atlanta Braves won division titles from 2002 to 2004 but experienced early exits in the NLDS each year.
December 2005: Time Warner puts Braves up for sale
In December 2005, Time Warner initiated the process of selling the Atlanta Braves, which led to negotiations with Liberty Media.
2005: Braves' Era of Success Ends
From 1991 to 2005, the Atlanta Braves enjoyed an era of success, marked by a record-setting 14 consecutive division titles, five National League pennants, and a World Series championship in 1995.
2005: Bobby Cox wins third Manager of the Year award
In 2005, Bobby Cox won the Manager of the Year award for the third time.
2005: Braves miss Postseason
In 2005, the Atlanta Braves did not make the Postseason. The 2010 season was the first time they made it since then.
2005: End of Braves' division title streak
In 2005, the Braves' streak of 14 consecutive division titles came to an end.
February 2007: Liberty Media acquires Braves
In February 2007, Liberty Media reached a deal to acquire the Atlanta Braves from Time Warner for $450 million, a magazine publishing company, and $980 million in cash, valuing the sale at approximately $1.48 billion. The sale was contingent on approval from 75 percent of MLB owners and Commissioner Bud Selig.
2007: TBS stops broadcasting Braves games nationally
The Atlanta Braves games were broadcast nationally on TBS from the 1970s until 2007, giving the team a nationwide fan base and earning them the moniker "America's Team".
2010: Braves return to Postseason
In 2010, Bobby Cox's final year as manager, the Atlanta Braves returned to the postseason for the first time since 2005, securing the NL Wild Card but losing to the San Francisco Giants in the National League Division Series. This marked the end of Bobby Cox's managerial career.
2016: Braves final season in Turner Field
The 2016 season was the Atlanta Braves' final season at Turner Field.
April 14, 2017: Truist Park opened
On April 14, 2017, the Atlanta Braves opened Truist Park with a four-game sweep of the San Diego Padres. The park received positive reviews.
2017: Braves move to Truist Park and face scandal
In 2017, the Atlanta Braves began playing at Truist Park, replacing Turner Field. General manager John Coppolella resigned due to international signing rule violations, and Alex Anthopoulos took over. A new mascot named Blooper was introduced at a fan event.
March 24, 2019: CoolToday Park opened
On March 24, 2019, CoolToday Park opened with the Atlanta Braves' 4–2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
2019: Ryan Helsley finds tomahawk chop insulting
In 2019, Cherokee Nation member and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley found the tomahawk chop insulting, prompting the Braves to modify their in-game experience.
2020: Braves discuss tomahawk chop
In 2020, amid pressure to change their name, the Atlanta Braves announced ongoing talks about the tomahawk chop but insisted the team name would remain unchanged.
2020: No fans allowed in MLB stadiums
In 2020, no fans were allowed in any MLB stadium due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Braves lose in NLCS
In 2020, the Braves reached the National League Championship Series but lost to the Dodgers after leading 3-1.
2021: Debate over tomahawk chop continues
In 2021, the debate over the tomahawk chop continued, with differing opinions among Native American leaders. The Eastern Cherokee Band of Indians and the Braves initiated efforts to incorporate Cherokee language and culture into the team's activities.
2021: Braves win World Series
In the 2021 season, the Atlanta Braves won the National League East with an 88–73 record, defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Division Series 3–1, won against the Dodgers in the NLCS, and defeated the Houston Astros in six games to win their fourth World Series title.
2022: Braves sweep Mets
In 2022, the Atlanta Braves and Mets both finished with 101 wins, and the Braves swept the Mets in a crucial three-game series to claim the NL East division title.
2023: Braves feature four uniform combinations
For the 2023 season, the Atlanta Braves had four uniform combinations, including classic white home, gray road, navy blue road jersey, a Friday night red uniform and a City Connect uniform worn on Saturdays, paying tribute to Hank Aaron.
2023: Andruw Jones' number retired
In 2023, the Atlanta Braves retired Andruw Jones' number 25.
2024: Braves' Win-Loss Record
At the end of the 2024 season, the Braves' overall win-loss record is 11,114–10,949–154 (.504). Since moving to Atlanta in 1966, the Braves have an overall win-loss record of 4,850–4,461–8 (.521) through the end of 2024.
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