The Atlanta Braves

Why are the called the Braves?

 The Braves, who played in Boston and Milwaukee before moving to Atlanta in 1966, trace their nickname to the symbol of a corrupt political machine.

James Gaffney, who became president of Boston’s National League franchise in 1911, was a member of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party machine that controlled New York City politics throughout the 19th century.

The Tammany name was derived from Tammamend, a Delaware Valley Indian chief. The society adopted an Indian headdress as its emblem and its members became known as Braves.

An actual Brave:

Why am I excited to see their city? 

Atlanta – known as the capital of the South, has become more of a cosmopolitan city since hosting the summer Olympics in 1996.

With the Coca-Cola factory, great golf courses and the Buckhead neighbourhood, there is plenty to do and some great people to meet in Atlanta.

To be honest though, the main reason I’m excited to see the city again is to hang with my good mate Dave, who I drove cross country from LA to Atlanta back in 2013. A trip where we truly had the time of our lives (see below).

What is a tradition at their ballpark?

When the Braves need a rally, nothing beats the Tomahawk Chop! Well, the only thing that beats a Tomahawk Chop is a Tomahawk Steak – but that’s another blog post for another day.

Who is a famous fan? 

Now, I’ve focused heavily on musical famous fans, so with the Braves…… I’m going to stick with my winning formula (give the readers what they want I say)!

So as the capital of the South, you’ve got some awesome rappers who call Atlanta home. T.I, Ludacris, Young Jeezy and Future are all some of Hip Hops biggest names that mastered their craft in or around Atlanta.

But, it would be rude of me to not cue up perhaps the greatest rap duo of all time, none other, than the ATLiens OUTKAST.

NOW CUE THE MUUUUUUSICK!

A fun/weird fact about the Braves?

Much like our friends in the last post the Nationals, the Braves also have a logo that is very similar to another entity, though this time not the corporate type.

Below I’ve posted the Braves logo and the University of Alabama’s logo (not necessarily in that order). If you can tell me the difference, I’ll buy you a beer*

Is this the University of Alabama trying to infiltrate the MLB? Or are the Braves looking at expanding their reach out of state? Again guys, I’ll let you know when I hit the ground.

*may not actually buy you a beer 😉