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Spend Opening Day with the Braves
Just in time for Major League Baseball's opening day comes a new baseball book, Milwaukee Braves: Heroes and Heartbreak, from the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. During their 13 years in Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Braves never endured a losing season, won two National League pennants, and in 1957 brought Milwaukee its only World Series championship. With a lineup featuring future Hall of Famers Henry Aaron, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, Red Schoendienst and Phil Niekro, the team immediately brought Milwaukee "Big League" credentials, won the hearts of fans and shattered attendance records.
The Changing Face of Baseball
The Braves' success in Milwaukee prompted baseball to redefine itself as a big business — resulting in franchises relocating west, multi-league expansion, and teams leveraging cities for civically funded stadiums. But the Braves' instant success and accolades made their rapid fall from grace after winning the 1957 world championship all the more stunning, as declining attendance led the team to Atlanta in 1966 in one of the ugliest divorces between a city and a baseball franchise in sports history.
Based on the author's extensive research and interviews with former players and team staff, Milwaukee Braves chronicles the team's phenomenal successes, devastating letdowns and legendary moments. Featuring more than 100 captivating photos, many published here for the first time, Milwaukee Braves preserves the Braves' legacy for the team's many fans and introduces new generations to a fascinating chapter in sports history.
Learn More About the Milwaukee Braves
:: Posted April 6, 2009
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