They used to be the Atlanta Flames and wanted the name to be similar to Atlanta Braves
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
the Georgia Bulldogs
The 2009 season is the Braves 44th in Atlanta ... their first season in Atlanta was 1966.
The Atlanta Hawks were founded in 1946 as the Buffalo Bisons in Buffalo, New York, before moving to several cities and ultimately settling in Atlanta in 1968. The Atlanta Braves were established in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings, becoming the Braves after several name changes and relocating to Atlanta in 1966.
The ATLANTA Braves go back to 1966. However, before they were the Atlanta Braves, they were the Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965). And before then, they were the Boston Braves, which dates back to 1871!
The Atlanta Braves go back to 1966. However, before they were the Atlanta Braves, they were the Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965). And before then, they were the Boston Braves, which dates back to 1871!
The Atlanta Braves' Single A team is the Rome Braves in Rome, GA
The Atlanta Braves play at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Atlanta Braves play in the National League.
The Atlanta Braves is the pro baseball Georgia team
They moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta and became known as the Atlanta Braves before the 1966 season.