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Based in Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta Braves is a professional baseball team and Braves tickets have always been in great demand! The Braves, as the team is commonly known as, is a member of the Eastern Division of the Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves also nicknamed as Bravos or America's team has always enjoyed a massive fan following directly impacting the demand for Braves tickets.

Origin Of The Braves

The club was established in the year 1871 in Boston, Massachusetts and was known as Boston Red Stockings and was a charter member of the National Association. Later the club became a charter member of the National League in the year 1876 and have been a part of the League ever since. In 1953 the team moved to Milwaukee Wisconsin and became the Milwaukee Braves and then in 1966 moved to Atlanta.

The Uniform Of The Braves

The Braves have had three uniforms. The first was a white jersey with Braves written across the chest, the second jersey had Atlanta written across the chest in grey and the third home jersey was red and was worn only during Sunday home games and had Braves written ...
... across the chest. From 1966 through 1969 the team's colors included navy, red and white, then changed to royal blue, red and white from 1970 through 1986 and eventually changed to navy, scarlet, white and gold from 1987 through till present.

Braves' Nicknames

Originally referred to as the Boston Braves from 1912 to 1952, they were called Milwaukee Braves during 1953 through 1965. Prior to 1912, during the 1870s and 1880s the Boston team was known as "Red Stockings" and "Red Caps"; was touted as "Beaneaters" in the 1890s and early 1900s. The team was also nicknamed the "Doves" (1907-1910) and "Rustlers in 1911.

Awards And Accolades Of The Braves

During 1991 - 2005, the Braves has been one of the most successful franchises in baseball and won the divisional title 14 consecutive times during the time span. In regard to the World Series, the Braves advanced to it five times during 1990s and won the title during 1995. During their overall game history, the Braves have won 16 divisional titles, nine pennants in the years 1914, 1948, 1957, 1958, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996 and 1999 and three World Series championships - 1914 World Series as the Boston Braves - 1957 World Series as the Milwaukee Braves and in 1995 World Series while in Atlanta. They are the only Major League Baseball franchise team who has won the Series in 3 different home cities. The team also won four National Association pennants in the years 1872, 1873, 1874 and 1875.

Braves Tickets - Book Online To Avoid The Mad Rush!

The Braves have had a brilliant playing history and therefore have always enjoyed great official attendance in almost all of their games. Great Winnings have transformed into wide popularity and fan following for them and thus have always resulted in a mad rush for Braves tickets. So if you are one such aficionado of the game, book your Braves tickets online with an authorized ticket broker and get the comfort of having the tickets dropped right at your doorstep!