Savannah Braves
| Savannah Braves | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| League | Southern League (Eastern) | ||
| Location | Savannah, Georgia | ||
| Ballpark | Grayson Stadium | ||
| Year founded | 1971 | ||
| League championships | 1978 (Eastern Division) | ||
| Colors | Red, white, and royal blue | ||
| Logo design | script | ||
| Mascot | Indian Chief | ||
| Ownership | Atlanta Braves Baseball Club | ||
| Uniforms | |||
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The Savannah Braves were a baseball team that existed from 1971 to 1983 in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Affiliated with the Atlanta Braves, they played in the Southern League and played their home games at Grayson Stadium. They moved to Greenville, South Carolina and played there until 2005, when they moved to Pearl, Mississippi.
Year-by-year record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 57-84 | 5th | Eddie Haas | not eligible |
| 1972 | 80-59 | 2nd | Clint Courtney | not eligible |
| 1973 | 71-68 | 3rd | Clint Courtney (34-23) / Tommie Aaron (37-45) | not eligible |
| 1974 | 73-65 | 4th | Tommie Aaron | not eligible |
| 1975 | 70-64 | 3rd (t) | Tommie Aaron | not eligible |
| 1976 | 69-71 | 5th | Tommie Aaron | not eligible |
| 1977 | 77-63 | 3rd | Gene Hassell | Lost in 1st round |
| 1978 | 72-72 | 4th | Bobby Dews | Lost League Finals |
| 1979 | 60-83 | 10th | Eddie Haas | not eligible |
| 1980 | 77-67 | 3rd | Eddie Haas | Lost in 1st round |
| 1981 | 70-70 | 5th | Andy Gilbert | Lost in 1st round |
| 1982 | 69-75 | 8th | Andy Gilbert | not eligible |
| 1983 | 81-64 | 3rd | Bobby Dews | Lost in 1st round |
Notable alumni
| Name | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Acker | 1980-1982 | |
| Jose Alvarez | ||
| Steve Bedrosian | 1979,1980 | |
| Jim Bouton | 1978 | |
| Joe Cowley | ||
| Ken Dayley | 1980 | |
| Jeff Dedmon | ||
| Brian Fisher | ||
| Albert Hall | 1981 | |
| Terry Harper | ||
| Glenn Hubbard | played in 1977 | |
| Brook Jacoby | ||
| Terry Leach | ||
| Rufino Linares | ||
| Craig McMurtry | 1980-81 | |
| Dale Murphy | 1976 | |
| Larry Owen | 1977-78 | |
| Gerald Perry | 1981 | |
| Rafael Ramirez | ||
| Paul Runge | ||
| Milt Thompson | ||
| Tom Waddell | ||
| Paul Zuvella |
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