Braves History

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History

		BRAVES HISTORY




	Hank Aaron during Spring Training of 1966, the Braves' first year in Atlanta. (AP)

Aaron set the standard
Hank Aaron is the all-time Major League leader in RBIs. Hammerin' Hank is also the Braves all-time runs and hits leader. Check the Braves all-time leaders in various stat categories.
Single-game records > | All-time leaders >


Braves Baseball's Best Relive great moments such as Lew Burdette's performance in Game 7 of the 1957 World Series and Sid Bream's mad dash to win Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS vs. the Pirates. Go >

Timeline

Use the links above to trace Braves history, from Boston to Milwaukee to Atlanta to 13 consecutive division titles. Go >

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars
• Awards
• Team awards history
• Hall of Famers
• Retired Numbers

All-time Rosters

Every player to wear a Braves uniform is listed here, including Warren Spahn and Dale Murphy. Go >


2010 Top 12	2008 First Half 2008 Second Half	Hank Aaron '69-'73

Multimedia Highlights

Download original TV broadcasts of classic games, some with original pre- and post-game shows »

Top Plays of 2010:
• 6/12: Conrad's Walk-Off Winner:

400K
• 4/5: Heyward's first at-bat 400K

Top Plays of 2009:
• 6/2 Jeff Francoeur caps 12-inning victory: 400K
• 8/12: Mike Gonzalez snares a liner: 400K

Top Plays of 2008:
• 4/22: Smoltz gets 3,000: 400K
• 4/12: Francouer's sevein RBIs 400K

Top Plays of 2007:
• 5/24: Smoltz wins No. 200: 400K
• 9/7: Chipper nets 2,000th hit 400K

Stats and Records

LEADERS (*as of 2012)

Career RBIs

1.	H. Aaron	2,202
2.	C. Jones	1,623
3.	E. Mathews	1,388

Career Wins

1.	W. Spahn	356
2.	K. Nichols	329
3.	P. Niekro	268
More leaders >

Check out these Braves records:
• Single Game
• Season
• Rare Feats

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