The Boston Braves were a Major League Baseball club that originated in Boston, Massachusetts, and played from 1871 to 1952. Afterwards they moved to Milwaukee (and became the Milwaukee Braves). Then in 1966 they were relocated to Atlanta, …

Apr 24, 2024 · The Boston Braves, established in 1871, are one of the oldest continuous sports franchises in America. The team underwent various name changes, including the Boston Bees and Boston Red Stockings, reflecting its long and varied history.

It's the story of the Braves and their ancestors - the Red Stockings, Beaneaters, Doves, Rustlers, and Bees - and their wanderings from Boston to Milwaukee and Atlanta. In a way, it's also the story of professional baseball in America.

Nov 4, 2024 · Discover the Boston Braves' storied past from their origins in 1871 to their relocation and legacy in Major League Baseball history.

Feb 5, 2019 · The baseball team known as the Braves makes its home in Atlanta, but traces its diamond ancestry back through Milwaukee and to Boston, where it began in 1871. In fact, the Atlanta Braves are the only baseball team that has played every season consecutively since 1871, outdating even the National League itself.

Oct 2, 2023 · Boston Braves: (Apr. 11, 1912-Sept. 29, 1935; Apr. 30, 1941-Mar. 18, 1953) Officially: The Boston Braves trace their origins to the Boston Base Ball Association, which was first established on January 20, 1871. Between 1871 and 1882, the team officially played as the Boston Red Stockings.

Aug 2, 2017 · On March 18th, the Boston Braves became the Milwaukee Braves. They were the first team in 50 years and 6 days to change cities since the Baltimore Orioles had moved to New York, NY . For 81 years, 1 month and 27 days, the team had called Boston home.

Nov 3, 2021 · There was an unexpected twist in 1953: The Boston Braves moved out of Boston and into Milwaukee. The team was welcomed to Milwaukee with a massive parade with 60,000 cheering fans.

Boston did make history in 1914 when the “Miracle Braves” took less than two months to go from last to first in the second half of the season and proceeded to stun the Athletics in the World Series, becoming in the process the first team to successfully utilize platooning.

In 1946 the Braves attracted one million fans for the first time in history and two years later the team won the National League pennant for the first time since moving into Braves Field. However by the early 1950s attendance decreased dramatically as the Braves struggled on the field.