Boston Braves

Two major American professional sports teams have existed under the name Boston Braves, both of which still exist today but are no longer located in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Boston Braves, founded in 1871, are a team in the National League of Major League Baseball. In 1953 they moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to become the Milwaukee Braves. In 1966 they moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where they now play as the Atlanta Braves.
For a detailed team history, see Atlanta Braves.

The Boston Braves, founded in 1932, are a team in the National Football League. George Preston Marshall was awarded the franchise, and in 1936 he changed the name of the team to the Boston Redskins. In 1937 they moved to Washington, DC, where they now play as the Washington Redskins.
For a detailed team history, see Washington Redskins.

Also an American Hockey League team went by the name Boston Braves. They existed from 1971 to 1974.

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