Who are the Atlanta Braves?

Answer 1

In 1876, the Chicago White Stockings become one of eight charter members of the National League.

The White Stockings go on to win the inaugural National League championship. Using nicknames such as the "White Stockings," "Colts," and Orphans," the team plays in five different locations in the 1800s

In 1902, noting the youth movement lead by new manager Frank Selee, a local newspaper penned the nickname Cubs for the first time. The moniker prevailed over time and was officially adopted by the club in 1907. It is currently one of the longest running-and most beloved-alias' in all of sports

Answer 2

The team became the Braves for the first time in 1912. Their owner, James Gaffney, was nicknamed "the Brave of Tammany Hall". Tammany Hall's symbol was an Indian chief named Tammany. "Selected because their owner was a member of a Northeastern political organization in Tammany Hall, that called themselves the Braves." http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nl/bosbraves/bosbravesimages.html

Answer 3

There was a city wide vote held in Atlanta through the newspaper, Im not sure what the other picks were but the Falcon won the vote.

Answer 4

The Hawks is the nickname for the football team, the Atlanta Hawks. Hawks are birds and can fly very fast.

Answer 5

IMHO, Ted Turner marketed the Braves as America's Team on TBS.

Answer 6

The team became the Braves for the first time in 1912. Their owner, James Gaffney, was nicknamed "the Brave of Tammany Hall". Tammany Hall's symbol was an Indian chief named Tammany.

Answer 7

The "Braves" name, which was first used in 1912, originates from a term for a Native American warrior. They are nicknamed "the Bravos", and often self-styled as "America's Team"

Answer 8

They are a Baseball team now based in Atlanta, Georgia. They used to be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.