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| Record |
92-62 .597 |
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| Standings |
2nd in the NL (1 game back) |
| Pythagorean |
92-62, 92-62, 92-62 |
| Runs
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709 /
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| Ballpark | County Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 94 / Pitching: 92 | | Attendance | 2,046,331 (1st) (1st) | | Payroll | $437,500 (5th) | | Spring Training | Bradenton, Florida (McKechnie Field) | | Managers | Charlie Grimm, Fred Haney | | Coaches | Bob Keely, Charlie Root, Fred Haney, Johnny Riddle | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Wichita Braves, (AA) Austin Senators, (AA) Atlanta Crackers, (AA) Jacksonville Braves, (A) Topeka Hawks, (B) Evansville Braves, (B) Corpus Christi Clippers, (C) Boise Braves, (C) Eau Claire Braves, (C) Salinas Packers, (D) Lawton Braves, (D) Wellsville Braves, (D) McCook Braves, (D) Waycross Braves, (D) Leesburg Braves | | Radio | (WEMP / WTMJ) Blaine Walsh, Earl Gillespie |
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The 1956 Milwaukee Braves
went 92-62
and finished 2nd
in the
National League. The Braves
drew 2,046,331
to County Stadium.
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