This article details the History of the Atlanta Braves, which concerns the evolution of the Major League Baseball team Atlanta Braves over time.
Brian McCann bats for Atlanta in July 2007
Braves manager Bobby Cox retired in 2010 after 25 years of management.
Braves closer Craig Kimbrel pitching in 2011
Chipper Jones salutes the crowd at Turner Field prior to his final regular-season game on September 30, 2012. Jones announced he would retire after 19 seasons with the Braves.
Hank Aaron
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Henry Louis Aaron, nicknamed "Hammer" or "Hammerin' Hank", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1954 through 1976. Considered one of
History of the Atlanta Braves
…the franchise to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During the franchise's 13-year tenure in Milwaukee, aided by Hall of Famers Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, and Hank Aaron, the Braves reached the World Series in 1957 and 1958, winning in the former year. They also finished second in the National League five times from…
Aaron with the Atlanta Braves in 1974
Aaron in his rookie season with the Braves in 1954
Away jersey worn by Aaron during the 1969 MLB season; MLB 100th anniversary logo (on the pictures left) was introduced that season
The Braves' jersey Hank Aaron wore when he broke Babe Ruth's career home run record in 1974