The franchise began in 1871 as the Boston Red Caps, a charter member of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players, making it the oldest continuously operating professional sports franchise in North America. ¹⁾

Renamed the Boston Beaneaters, the team won eight National League pennants in 11 seasons between 1891 and 1901, establishing early dominance in the league. ²⁾

In 1914, the Boston Braves famously went from last place on July 4th to winning the National League pennant and then sweeping the heavily favored Philadelphia Athletics in the World Series. ³⁾

Baseball legend Babe Ruth played his final Major League season in 1935 with the Boston Braves, hitting his last three career home runs in one game shortly before retiring. ⁴⁾

The team officially adopted the “Braves” nickname in 1912 under owner James Gaffney, who was a member of New York City's Tammany Hall political machine, whose emblem was a Native American chief. ⁵⁾

The Boston Braves were involved in the longest game by innings in MLB history, a 26-inning contest against the Brooklyn Robins on May 1, 1920, which ended in a 1-1 tie due to darkness. ⁶⁾

Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn, one of the greatest left-handers in history, debuted with the Boston Braves in 1942, later becoming the winningest left-handed pitcher of all time. ⁷⁾

The Boston Braves played their first night game on May 11, 1946, at Braves Field, losing to the New York Giants. ⁸⁾

The famous baseball adage “Spahn and Sain and pray for rain” originated with the 1948 Boston Braves pitching rotation, highlighting the heavy reliance on ace pitchers Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain. ⁹⁾

In 1953, the Braves became the first MLB franchise in over 50 years to relocate when they moved from Boston to Milwaukee, drawing record crowds in their new home. ¹⁰⁾

Henry “Hank” Aaron made his Major League debut with the Milwaukee Braves on April 13, 1954, beginning a legendary career that would redefine baseball's home run record. ¹¹⁾

The Milwaukee Braves won the 1957 World Series, defeating the formidable New York Yankees in seven games, securing the franchise's first championship outside of Boston. ¹²⁾

Sam Jethroe was the first African American player for the Boston Braves, making his debut in 1950, paving the way for future stars like Hank Aaron. ¹³⁾

Before Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews was the Braves' all-time home run leader, hitting 450 of his 512 career homers with the franchise (in Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta). ¹⁴⁾

Lew Burdette threw the only no-hitter in Milwaukee Braves history on August 18, 1960, against the Philadelphia Phillies, securing a 1-0 victory. ¹⁵⁾

The Braves moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966, becoming the first Major League Baseball team in the Southeast and ushering in a new era for professional sports in the region. ¹⁶⁾

On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, surpassing Babe Ruth's long-standing record. ¹⁷⁾

The Braves won their first division title in Atlanta in 1969, securing the NL West crown, a notable achievement just three years after relocating. ¹⁸⁾

Media mogul Ted Turner purchased the Braves in 1976 and notoriously named himself manager for one game in 1977, a move quickly overturned by MLB. ¹⁹⁾

Dale Murphy became the first player in Braves franchise history to win back-to-back National League MVP awards in 1982 and 1983. ²⁰⁾

After finishing last in their division the previous two seasons, the Braves famously went from worst to first in 1991, winning the National League pennant and reaching the World Series. ²¹⁾

The Braves hold the MLB record for the most consecutive division titles, winning 14 straight from 1991 to 2005 (excluding the strike-shortened 1994 season). ²²⁾

The Braves' dominant 1990s pitching staff featured three future Hall of Famers: Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz, forming one of baseball's most formidable rotations. ²³⁾

The Braves won the 1995 World Series, defeating the Cleveland Indians in six games, securing their first and only World Series title in Atlanta during the “Big Three” era. ²⁴⁾

Hall of Famer Chipper Jones played his entire 19-year MLB career (1995-2012) with the Atlanta Braves, becoming a beloved franchise icon and an eight-time All-Star. ²⁵⁾

Francisco Cabrera's walk-off single in Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS against the Pittsburgh Pirates is one of the most iconic moments in Braves history, sending them to the World Series. ²⁶⁾

Greg Maddux won four consecutive National League Cy Young Awards from 1992 to 1995, the last three of which were as a Brave, showcasing his incredible control and dominance. ²⁷⁾

Tom Glavine, another pillar of the 90s Braves' rotation, won two National League Cy Young Awards (1991 and 1998) during his tenure with the team. ²⁸⁾

John Smoltz is the only pitcher in MLB history with at least 200 wins and 150 saves, achieving both marks primarily with the Braves, including a Cy Young Award in 1996. ²⁹⁾

Longtime manager Bobby Cox led the Braves for 25 seasons (1978-1981, 1990-2010), compiling 2,504 wins and guiding the team to its remarkable 14 consecutive division titles. ³⁰⁾

The Braves opened their new state-of-the-art stadium, SunTrust Park (now Truist Park), in Cobb County, Georgia, for the 2017 season, moving from Turner Field. ³¹⁾

In 2023, Ronald Acuña Jr. made history by becoming the first player ever to record a 40-homer, 70-steal season, winning the National League MVP Award. ³²⁾

First baseman Freddie Freeman, a franchise cornerstone for over a decade, won the National League MVP Award in the COVID-shortened 2020 season. ³³⁾

The Braves won their second World Series in Atlanta in 2021, defeating the Houston Astros in six games, defying expectations after losing key players to injury. ³⁴⁾

The 2021 Braves World Series victory was unique as they won with a vastly different outfield from their Opening Day roster due to injuries, featuring mid-season acquisitions like Jorge Soler, Eddie Rosario, Adam Duvall, and Joc Pederson. ³⁵⁾

Ozzie Albies is one of baseball's most dynamic switch-hitters, consistently providing power and speed from both sides of the plate for the Braves since his debut in 2017. ³⁶⁾

Left-handed pitcher Max Fried has emerged as a frontline ace for the Braves, earning numerous accolades and being a key contributor to the 2021 World Series team. ³⁷⁾

The Braves franchise has a rich history of Hall of Famers, with numerous players, managers, and executives from its Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta eras enshrined in Cooperstown. ³⁸⁾

Hank Aaron holds the MLB record for career total bases with 6,856, a testament to his consistent hitting power and longevity, predominantly with the Braves. ³⁹⁾

The Braves have retired several iconic uniform numbers, including #21 (Warren Spahn), #41 (Eddie Mathews), #44 (Hank Aaron), #35 (Phil Niekro), #29 (John Smoltz), #6 (Bobby Cox), #10 (Chipper Jones), and #47 (Tom Glavine). ⁴⁰⁾

The “Tomahawk Chop” chant, accompanied by an arm motion, became a signature fan tradition for the Braves in the early 1990s, originating from Florida State University's adoption of the Seminole chant. ⁴¹⁾

Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, known for his masterful knuckleball, won 318 games over his career, 268 of them with the Braves, making him a cornerstone of the franchise's pitching in the 1970s and 80s. ⁴²⁾

The Braves are the only Major League Baseball franchise to have won World Series championships in three different home cities: Boston (1914), Milwaukee (1957), and Atlanta (1995, 2021). ⁴³⁾

Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, the Braves' home from 1966-1996, was imploded in 1997, making way for additional parking for the adjacent Olympic Stadium (later Turner Field). ⁴⁴⁾

The official mascot of the Atlanta Braves is Blooper, an amorphous, fuzzy creature who debuted in 2018, succeeding the former mascot, Chief Noc-A-Homa. ⁴⁵⁾