The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball team that originated in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia. As a member of the National League (NL) East Division, the franchise was established in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings and relocated to Atlanta in 1966. This makes the Braves the oldest continuously operating professional sports franchise in North America. Over its history, this club has undergone various name changes before being officially named 'Boston Braves' in 1912.
After securing one World Series title (1914) during their 81 seasons in Boston, the team transferred to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1953 and later moved to Atlanta due to ownership decisions made in 1966. The organization has achieved several accomplishments within Major League Baseball (MLB), including a record of 23 divisional titles, 18 National League pennants, and four World Series championships. Notably, they are the only MLB franchise to have won the World Series across three different home cities. Competing within the National League East division, the Braves have been hosting their home games at Truist Park in Cobb County since 2017. Throughout their legacy, they have claimed four World Series titles (in years: 1914, 1957, 1995, and 2021) along with a streak of winning 14 consecutive division titles from 1991 through 2005.
Who owns the Atlanta Braves?
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. owns Atlanta Braves, which is operated by Braves Holdings, LLC a subsidiary of wholly owned. Terry McGuirk is chairman of the Atlanta Braves for Major League Baseball. The Turner Broadcasting System initiated a career for Terry McGuirk in 1973 when he graduated from Middlebury College as the CEO between 1996 and 2001 and now serves as a vice chairman., as per the official MLB website
In addition to the baseball franchise, Braves Holdings, LLC is also responsible for The Battery Atlanta, a comprehensive mixed-use development project. This initiative includes contributions to the surrounding land around Truist Park and encompasses various elements such as retail spaces, residential units, office facilities, hospitality venues, and entertainment options within The Battery Atlanta complex. (as per Atlanta Braves Holdings)
List of Atlanta Braves Owner
Here is the list of owners of the Atlanta Braves owners throughout the history:
| Name | Years |
| Ivers Whitney Adams, John Conkey, Henry L. Pierce, Eben Dyer Jordan, John F. Mills, Harrison Garnder, James A. Freeland, Edward A. White, Frank G. Webster, and others | 1871–1887 |
| Arthur Soden, James B. Billings, and William H. Conant | 1887–November 28, 1906 |
| George & John Dovey | November 28, 1906–June 19, 1909 |
| John Dovey | June 19, 1909 – November 15, 1910 |
| John P. Harris | November 15, 1910 – December 17, 1910 |
| William Hepburn Russell & Louis Coues Page | December 17, 1910 – November 21, 1911 |
| Estate of William Hepburn Russell | November 21, 1911 – December 19, 1911 |
| John Montgomery Ward & James Gaffney | December 19, 1911 – July 31, 1912 |
| James Gaffney | July 31, 1912 – January 8, 1916 |
| Millet, Roe & Hagen (represented by Arthur Chamberlin Wise) & Percy Haughton | January 8, 1916 – January 30, 1919 |
| George W. Grant | January 30, 1919 – February 20, 1923 |
| Emil Fuchs, Christy Mathewson, and James MacDonough | February 20, 1923 – October 7, 1925 |
| Emil Fuchs, Christy Mathewson Jr., and James MacDonough | October 7, 1925 – 1926 |
| Emil Fuchs, Albert H. Powell, & James V. Giblin | 1926–May 15, 1927 |
| Emil Fuchs, James V. Giblin, Charles Adams, Bruce Wetmore, and Charles H. Farnsworth | May 15, 1927 – July 31, 1935 |
| Charles Adams, Bruce Wetmore, and Charles H. Farnsworth | July 31, 1935 – December 10, 1935 |
| Bob Quinn, Charles Adams, Bruce Wetmore, and Weston Adams | December 10, 1935–February 1941 |
| Bob Quinn, Max Meyer, Lou Perini, John Quinn, Joseph Conway, C. Joseph Maney, Dan Marr, Frank McCourt, J. W. Powdrell, Guido Rugo, William Wrang, Francis Ouimet, and Casey Stengel | April 20, 1941 – January 21, 1944 |
| Lou Perini, Guido Rugo, and C. Joseph Maney | January 21, 1944 – January 22, 1951 |
| Lou Perini and C. Joseph Maney | 1951–1952 |
| Perini Corporation | 1952–1962 |
| William Bartholomay, Thomas A. Reynolds, John McHale, John J. Louis Jr., Daniel C. Searle, Delbert W. Coleman, James B. McCahey Jr., and Perini Corporation | November 16, 1962 – January 6, 1976 |
| Ted Turner/Turner Broadcasting | January 6, 1976–October 1996 |
| Time Warner | October 1996–May 16, 2007 |
| Liberty Media | May 16, 2007–August 3, 2023 |
FAQs on Atlanta Braves Owner
A. The franchise was founded in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings.
A. The Atlanta Braves moved to Atlanta in 1966.
A. The Atlanta Braves have won four World Series titles (1914, 1957, 1995, and 2021).
A. The Atlanta Braves play at Truist Park in Cobb County, Georgia.
A. Ted Turner owned the Atlanta Braves from 1976 to 1986 and continued under Turner Broadcasting System until 2007.
