In 1966 when the Braves came to Atlanta, Hank Aaron was their best player. But in their inaugural season in Atlanta, their most all-around productive player was Felipe Alou.
While Aaron led the National League in home runs (44) and RBIs (130) that season, Alou hit .327 with 31 homers while leading the league in runs (122), hits (218), at bats (666) and total bases (355). Ironically he would finish that season second in the batting race to his brother Matty, who hit .342 for San Francisco.
Well known for both his play on the field and work later as a manager, Alou is baseball royalty.