Atlanta Braves

By Cyoung54
  • Boston Red Stockings

    Boston Red Stockings

    Founded in Boston, MA as the Boston Red Stockings
  • The National League

    The National League

    On April 22, 1876, the Red Stockings played in the very first National League game.

  • Back-to-back

    The Red Stockings win their second consecutive NL pennant.

  • The Beaneaters

    The team changed their name to avoid any confusion with the Cincinnati Reds.

  • The "Braves"

    The team acquires the nickname Brave for the first time