Atlanta Braves History: How the Red Stockings became the Braves
By Fred Owens
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The league took control of the team in December 1935 and asked a group led by Dodger GM Bob Quinn to take charge of the club. In January 1936, the Braves became the Boston Bees, but they didn’t sting the opposition. Following the 1941 season, the ownership group added new members (and their money) who reinstated the traditional (for 23 years) Braves name.
Lou Perini became principal owner in 1945 and moved the club to Milwaukee in 1953. The Milwaukee Braves restored success to the franchise winning the NL Championship and World Series in 1967 and the league title again in 1958.
In November 1962, a group led by William Bartholomay purchased the franchise and moved the team to Atlanta in 1966.
That’s a Wrap
The improbable trip from Red Stockings to Atlanta Braves took 95 years.
On the way to Atlanta, the Braves became the Beaneaters, Bostons, Nationals, Doves, Rustlers, and even Bees for a bit before returning to the name inspired by an owner’s desire to please his patron.
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The Atlanta Braves franchise has had its ups and downs, but is now one of the best-run organizations in baseball. I’m sure Harry Wright is pleased with the franchise he created.