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Atlanta Braves: The Ultimate Dynasty Trivia
Test your knowledge of Franchise History, League MVPs, and World Series Glory.
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View on Amazon1. In what year did the franchise officially move from Milwaukee to Atlanta?
Answer: B) 1966
The Story Behind the Stat: After 13 seasons in Milwaukee (where they won the 1957 World Series), the Braves moved to Atlanta in 1966, playing their first game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
2. Which legendary pitcher is the only player in MLB history to record both 200 wins and 150 saves?
Answer: C) John Smoltz
The Story Behind the Stat: Smoltz is a unique icon in franchise history. After a dominant career as a starter, he transitioned to a closer role following elbow surgery, becoming the only member of the 200w/150s club.
3. Who was the pitcher that surrendered Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th home run in 1974?
Answer: A) Al Downing
The Story Behind the Stat: On April 8, 1974, Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers threw the pitch that Aaron sent over the left-field wall, surpassing Babe Ruth’s long-standing record.
4. The Braves set a North American professional sports record by winning how many consecutive division titles?
Answer: C) 14
The Story Behind the Stat: From 1991 to 2005 (excluding the strike-shortened 1994 season), the Braves dominated the NL West and then the NL East, a feat of consistency unmatched in sports history.
5. Who was the MVP of the 1995 World Series, the first title won in Atlanta?
Answer: C) Tom Glavine
The Story Behind the Stat: Glavine pitched eight innings of one-hit ball in the decisive Game 6 against the Cleveland Indians, cementing his legacy as a big-game performer.
6. Which Braves slugger holds the franchise record for the most home runs in a single season (54)?
Answer: C) Matt Olson
The Story Behind the Stat: In 2023, Matt Olson surpassed Andruw Jones (51) to set the new franchise high-water mark during a historic offensive season for the club.
7. Before being known as the Braves, the franchise won the 1914 World Series under what nickname?
Answer: D) The Miracle Braves
The Story Behind the Stat: They were called the "Miracle Braves" because they were in last place on July 4th before surging to win the pennant and sweep the World Series.
8. Ronald Acuña Jr. created the "40/70 Club" in 2023. How many stolen bases did he actually finish with?
Answer: B) 73
The Story Behind the Stat: Acuña's 2023 League MVP season was historic, finishing with 41 home runs and 73 stolen bases, a combination never before seen in MLB history.
9. Which Hall of Fame third baseman spent his entire 19-year career with the Braves?
Answer: B) Chipper Jones
The Story Behind the Stat: An 8-time All-Star and 1999 NL MVP, Chipper Jones is widely considered one of the greatest switch-hitters to ever play the game.
10. How many Cy Young Awards did Greg Maddux win specifically while wearing a Braves uniform?
Answer: B) 3
The Story Behind the Stat: While Maddux won four consecutive Cy Youngs (1992–1995), the first was with the Cubs. He won the next three (1993, 1994, 1995) as the anchor of the Braves' dynasty.
11. Who was the manager during the Braves' "Worst to First" season in 1991?
Answer: B) Bobby Cox
The Story Behind the Stat: Bobby Cox led the team from the bottom of the standings in 1990 to a World Series appearance in 1991, beginning a decade and a half of dominance.
12. Which Braves player is the only one to have played for the franchise in Boston, Milwaukee, AND Atlanta?
Answer: C) Eddie Mathews
The Story Behind the Stat: Mathews started in Boston (1952), moved with the team to Milwaukee (1953), and finally to Atlanta (1966), making him the ultimate franchise bridge.
13. What was the name of the Braves' home stadium from 1997 to 2016?
Answer: C) Turner Field
The Story Behind the Stat: Originally built as the Centennial Olympic Stadium for the 1996 Summer Olympics, it was converted into a baseball-only facility for the Braves.
14. In the 2021 World Series, who won the World Series MVP honors?
Answer: B) Jorge Soler
The Story Behind the Stat: Soler hit three massive home runs during the series, including a legendary moonshot in Game 6 that cleared the stadium in Houston.
15. Which Braves pitcher threw a no-hitter against the Padres in 1994?
Answer: A) Kent Mercker
The Story Behind the Stat: Mercker threw the first solo no-hitter in Atlanta Braves history on April 8, 1994, exactly 20 years to the day after Aaron's 715th HR.
16. How many Gold Glove Awards did center fielder Andruw Jones win during his tenure in Atlanta?
Answer: C) 10
The Story Behind the Stat: Jones won 10 consecutive Gold Gloves (1998–2007) and is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive center fielders in the history of the sport.
17. Which number is retired by the Braves to honor the winningest left-handed pitcher in MLB history?
Answer: C) 41
The Story Behind the Stat: Warren Spahn (Number 41) won 363 games, more than any other southpaw in history, mostly during the franchise's Boston and Milwaukee eras.
18. Dale Murphy won back-to-back National League MVP awards in which two years?
Answer: B) 1982-1983
The Story Behind the Stat: Murphy was the face of the franchise in the 80s, becoming one of the few players to win consecutive MVP awards.
19. Who hit the walk-off home run in the 13th inning of Game 4 of the 2021 NLDS against the Brewers?
Answer: B) Freddie Freeman
The Story Behind the Stat: Freeman's blast off Josh Hader sent the Braves to the NLCS and remains one of the most iconic moments in Truist Park history.
20. What is the name of the Braves' mascot who debuted in 2018?
Answer: C) Blooper
The Story Behind the Stat: Blooper replaced Homer the Brave and has since become a fan favorite for his social media antics and stadium high-jinks.
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