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Boston Children's Hospital
Michael J. Callahan.
History
Boston was originally home to two Major League Baseball teams. One team was from the American League and one was from the National League.
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Question
What current National League team was located in Boston for over 80 years from 1871 to 1952?
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Atlanta Braves
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The Boston Braves were originally established in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings, and are the oldest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. The team was renamed the Boston Braves in 1912, winning the 1914 "Miracle" World Series before moving to Milwaukee in 1953 due to poor attendance and financial struggles. Key eras included the 1948 NL pennant and the 1914 World Series title. The team eventually moved to Atlanta in 1966.
The Boston Red Sox were originally founded in 1901 (30 years after the Braves) as the Boston Americans. The team officially adopted the name “Red Sox” in 1908 and moved to Fenway Park in 1912.
Boston Braves Historical Details (source - Wikipedia):
Origins: Founded in 1871, the team was a founding member of the National League in 1876.
Names: Known variously as the Red Stockings, Red Caps, Beaneaters (1883–1906), Doves, Rustlers, and Bees (1936–1940) before finally settling on Braves.
The 1914 Miracle Braves: After being in last place on July 4, the team staged a historic comeback, going 68-19 to finish first, win the pennant and swept the Philadelphia Athletics in the World Series. Home games were hosted at the local American League stadium Fenway Park,
Home Fields: Played at the Boston South End Grounds and later Braves Field (opened 1915).
Final Years in Boston: The Braves struggled to compete with the Boston Red Sox for attendance, leading to their relocation to Milwaukee in 1953.
Legacy: The franchise eventually moved to Atlanta in 1966, maintaining its history as the longest-running continuous team in MLB.
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