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| Record |
91-62 .595 |
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| Standings |
Won the NL |
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93-60, 93-60, 93-60 |
| Runs
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739 /
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| Postseason | Lost World Series 4-2 to Cleveland Indians | | Ballpark | Braves Field | | Park Factors | Batting: 98 / Pitching: 97 | | Attendance | 1,455,439 (3rd) (7th) | | Spring Training | Bradenton, Florida (McKechnie Field) | | Manager | Billy Southworth | | Coaches | Bob Keely, Ernie White, Freddie Fitzsimmons, Johnny Cooney | | Executives | President: Louis R. Perini, General Manager: John Quinn | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Milwaukee Brewers, (A) Hartford Chiefs, (B) Jackson Senators, (B) Pawtucket Slaters, (B) Evansville Braves, (C) Leavenworth Braves, (C) Eau Claire Bears, (C) Kingston Ponies, (D) Richmond Roses, (D) High Point-Thomasville Hi-Toms, (D) Owensboro Oilers, (D) Mount Vernon Blues, (D) Marysville Braves, (D) Bluefield Blue-Grays | | Radio | (WHDH) Jim Britt, Tom Hussey |
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The 1948 Boston Braves
went 91-62
and finished 1st
in the
National League. The Braves
drew 1,455,439
to Braves Field.
Bob Elliott, Tommy Holmes, Phil Masi, Johnny Sain and Eddie Stanky made the All-Star team. Alvin Dark won the National League Rookie of the Year award.
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