The Atlanta Braves didn’t lack for stars in the early years after the franchise moved from Milwaukee.
Hank Aaron was already established as an MVP and perennial All-Star by the time the Braves arrived in Atlanta prior to the 1966 season. Phil Niekro had his first big year as a Brave in 1969, when the club won the inaugural National League West championship and reached the postseason for the first time in 11 years.
The Braves also featured future Hall of Fame first baseman Orlando Cepeda for a time, and had a number of “Hall of Very Good” players in that era, including catcher Joe Torre (who would later be inducted into the Hall as a manager), outfielder Rico Carty and third baseman Darrell Evans.