Richmond Braves
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Richmond, VA
- League: International League 1966-2008
- Class: AAA minor league
- Affiliation: Atlanta Braves 1966-2008
- Ballpark: The Diamond 1985-present
The Richmond Virginians moved to Toledo leaving Richmond with no team in 1965. But with the Milwaukee Braves moving to Atlanta, they moved the Atlanta Crackers to Virginia to become the Richmond Braves in 1966.
Following disagreements about management of The Diamond between the Atlanta Braves and the city of Richmond, VA, it was announced on January 15, 2008 that the team would be moving to a newly built $40 million stadium in Gwinnett County, Georgia for the 2009 season.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 75-72 | 4th | Bill Adair | Lost League Finals |
| 1967 | 81-60 | 1st | Lum Harris | Lost in 1st round |
| 1968 | 59-87 | 8th | Eddie Haas | |
| 1969 | 56-83 | 8th | Mickey Vernon | |
| 1970 | 73-67 | 5th | Mickey Vernon | |
| 1971 | 69-71 | 6th | Clyde King | |
| 1972 | 65-78 | 6th | Clyde King | |
| 1973 | 53-93 | 8th | Bobby Hofman (18-43) / Clint Courtney (35-50) | |
| 1974 | 75-65 | 3rd | Clint Courtney | Lost in 1st round |
| 1975 | 62-75 | 6th | Clint Courtney (29-30) / Bob Lemon (33-45) | |
| 1976 | 69-71 | 4th | Jack McKeon | Lost League Finals |
| 1977 | 71-69 | 4th | Tommie Aaron | Lost in 1st round |
| 1978 | 71-68 | 4th | Tommie Aaron | League Champs |
| 1979 | 76-64 | 3rd | Tom Burgess | Lost in 1st round |
| 1980 | 69-71 | 4th | Fred Hatfield | Lost in 1st round |
| 1981 | 83-56 | 2nd | Eddie Haas | Lost League Finals |
| 1982 | 82-57 | 1st | Eddie Haas | Lost in 1st round |
| 1983 | 80-59 | 2nd | Eddie Haas | Lost League Finals |
| 1984 | 66-73 | 6th | Eddie Haas / Bobby Dews | |
| 1985 | 75-65 | 5th | Roy Majtyka | |
| 1986 | 80-60 | 1st | Roy Majtyka | League Champs |
| 1987 | 56-83 | 8th | Roy Majtyka | |
| 1988 | 66-75 | 4th | Jim Beauchamp | |
| 1989 | 81-65 | 2nd | Jim Beauchamp | League Champs |
| 1990 | 71-74 | 4th | Jim Beauchamp | |
| 1991 | 65-79 | 8th | Phil Niekro | |
| 1992 | 73-71 | 3rd | Chris Chambliss | Lost in 1st round |
| 1993 | 80-62 | 2nd | Grady Little | Lost in 1st round |
| 1994 | 80-61 | 1st | Grady Little | League Champs |
| 1995 | 75-66 | 2nd | Grady Little | Lost in 1st round |
| 1996 | 62-79 | 8th (t) | Bill Dancy | |
| 1997 | 70-72 | 6th | Bill Dancy | |
| 1998 | 64-80 | 13th | Jeff Cox | |
| 1999 | 64-78 | 10th | Randy Ingle | |
| 2000 | 51-92 | 14th | Randy Ingle | |
| 2001 | 68-76 | 7th (t) | Carlos Tosca | |
| 2002 | 75-67 | 7th | Fredi Gonzalez | |
| 2003 | 64-79 | 13th | Pat Kelly | |
| 2004 | 79-62 | 2nd | Pat Kelly | Lost League Finals |
| 2005 | 56-88 | 14th | Pat Kelly | |
| 2006 | 57-86 | 14th | Brian Snitker | |
| 2007 | 77-64 | 4th | Dave Brundage | League Champs |
