Boston Beaneaters Team History | SPORTS TEAM HISTORY

Established
1883

City
Boston – Milwaukee – Atlanta

League History
2000 – Present / Major League Baseball
1883 – 1999 / National League

Team History
1966 – Present / Atlanta Braves
1953 – 1965 / Milwaukee Braves
1941 – 1952 / Boston Braves
1936 – 1940 / Boston Bees
1912 – 1935 / Boston Braves
1911 / Boston Rustlers
1907 – 1910 / Boston Doves
1883 – 1906 / Boston Beaneaters

Nickname
Beaneaters – The Boston Beaneaters have been a beloved part of Major League Baseball since the 19th century. The nickname has existed for a long time, but its origins are often mysterious. Thankfully, we can shed some light on this exciting topic and uncover the story behind one of baseball's most iconic nicknames.

It all began in 1883 when the team was founded as part of the National League (now known as MLB). At that time, they were called "Boston" to differentiate them from other teams, such as Chicago White Stockings and New York Mutuals, who had similar names then. However, after two seasons with this generic name, they decided to give themselves a unique moniker - Beaneaters!

This new nickname came about due to an old English term used by farmers: "Bean-eater." This phrase referred to someone who ate beans instead of meat because it was cheaper and more available during those times; thus, many people would refer affectionately (or not so affectionately) to call these individuals as “bean-eaters” or “beaneers” for short. It is believed that either fans or members within the organization itself started referring to their team by this humorous title which eventually stuck over time, making it the official name for Boston's professional baseball club until 1906, when it changed its name once again, becoming known today as what is now famously known throughout sports world – The Red Sox!

So there you have it - next time you hear someone talking about how great Boston's baseball history is, don't forget to mention how cool their original mascot/nickname was too! Who knows, maybe if enough people start using terms like Bean Eaters, we may see the return of classic logos representing these beloved characters from past eras back into modern-day stadiums across America. Only the future can tell…

Championship
World Series 0
1995, 1957, 1914

Stadium
2017 – Present / SunTrust Park
1997 – 2016 / Turner Field
1976 – 1996 / Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
1966 – 1976 / Atlanta Stadium

*Milwaukee*
1953 – 1965 / Milwaukee County Stadium

*Boston*
1915 – 1952 / Braves Field
1936 – 1941 / National League Park
1914 – 1915 / Fenway Park
1894 – 1914 / South End Grounds
1894 / Congress Street Grounds
1883 – 1894 / South End Grounds

Owner
2007 – Present / Liberty Media Corporation
1996 – 2007 / Time Warner
1976 – 1996 / Ted Turner
1962 – 1976 / William Bartholomay
1944 – 1962 / Lou Perini
1935 – 1945 / Bob Quinn
1922 – 1935 / Emil Fuchs
1919 – 1922 / George W. Grant
1915 – 1918 / Percy Haughton
1912 – 1915 / James Gaffney
1911 / William Hepburn Russell
1909 – 1910 / John Dovey
1907 – 1909 / George & John Dovey
1883 – 1909 / Arthur Soden

History of the Beaneaters

The Boston Beaneaters presently known as Atlanta Braves, were a professional baseball team in the National League from 1883 to 1906. Founded as the Boston Red Stockings, they became known as the Braves in 1912 and eventually moved to Atlanta in 1966. During their time in Boston, they won five pennants and two World Series titles.

The Beaneaters had some of baseball’s most legendary players on their roster during this era, including Hall of Famers Kid Nichols, Bobby Lowe, and John Clarkson, who each pitched over 300 innings for them at one point or another throughout their careers. Other notable players include King Kelly, who was considered one of the greatest hitters ever during his time with them; Hugh Duffy, who led all batters with a .440 batting average; Fred Tenney, whose career lasted 22 years; Billy Hamilton, whose steals record still stands today; George Wright whose fielding prowess earned him eight Fielding Bible Awards (the highest honor for defensive excellence); Frank Selee credited with creating modern-day minor league systems while managing various teams throughout his career which included six seasons leading the Beaneaters from 1890–1895; and Vic Willis inducted into Cooperstown after winning 20 games four times between 1901–1905 for them among many others too numerous to mention here!

The team also made its mark off-field by being an early adopter of night games, starting in 1895 when it hosted Providence Grays under electric lights at South End Grounds – making it the first major league game ever played under artificial lighting! They would later become pioneers again when hosting the first doubleheader against New York Giants on June 4th, 1902, featuring both day & night games the same day — setting a precedent followed by other teams soon after that!

The legacy left behind by these great men is still felt today through various awards named after former members, such as “Nichols Award” given annually since 1944, recognizing the best pitcher seasonally across MLB leagues, or the “Wright Award” presented every year since 1984, honoring top fielder based upon statistical metrics developed specifically purposeful evaluation criteria set forth originally established king himself more than century ago…

There is no doubt much respect and admiration due to those magnificent ballplayers comprising the original "Boston Nine" now famously referred to simply as "Beaneaters" - not only because of what did field but how they changed the game forever, paving the way for generations come to enjoy America's pastime we know love today!!

History of the Beaneaters

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