Savannah Braves
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ClassDouble-A (1971–1983)
LeagueSouthern League (1971–1983)
TeamAtlanta Braves (1971–1983)
League titles None
| Savannah Braves | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Double-A (1971–1983) |
| League | Southern League (1971–1983) |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Team | Atlanta Braves (1971–1983) |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles | None |
| Division titles (1) | 1978 |
| First-half titles (2) |
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| Second-half titles (3) |
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| Team data | |
| Name | Savannah Braves (1971–1983) |
| Colors | Red, white, royal blue |
| Mascot | Indian Chief |
| Ballpark | Grayson Stadium (1971–1983) |
The Savannah Braves were a Minor League Baseball team of the Southern League and the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves from 1971 to 1983. They were located in Savannah, Georgia, and played their home games at Grayson Stadium. The franchise relocated to Greenville, South Carolina, as the Greenville Braves, after the 1983 season.
| 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 |
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