1958 Milwaukee Braves

BR Team Page

Record: 92-62, Finished 1st in National League (1958 NL)

Clinched Pennant: September 21, 1958, At Cincinnati Reds

General Manager: John Quinn

Managed by Fred Haney

Coaches: John Fitzpatrick, Billy Herman and Whit Wyatt

Team Captain: Del Crandall

Ballpark: County Stadium

History, Comments, Contributions

Spring Training after the World Series win in 1957

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Hank Aaron, Del Crandall, Johnny Logan, Eddie Mathews, Don McMahon and Warren Spahn
• NL Gold Glove: Hank Aaron (RF) and Del Crandall (C)

World Series

AL New York Yankees (4) vs. NL Milwaukee Braves (3)

Game	Score	Date	Location	Attendance
1	Yankees – 3, Braves – 4 (10 innings)	October 1	Milwaukee County Stadium	46,367
2	Yankees – 5, Braves – 13	October 2	Milwaukee County Stadium	46,367
3	Braves – 0, Yankees – 4	October 4	Yankee Stadium	71,599
4	Braves – 3, Yankees – 0	October 5	Yankee Stadium	71,563
5	Braves – 0, Yankees – 7	October 6	Yankee Stadium	65,279
6	Yankees – 4, Braves – 3 (10 innings)	October 8	Milwaukee County Stadium	46,367
7	Yankees – 6, Braves – 2	October 9	Milwaukee County Stadium	46,367

Further Reading

• Associated Press: "Braves Clinch Second Straight National League Pennant by Beating Redlegs", New York Times, September 22, 1958
• Rory Costello: John Quinn SABR
• David Krell: "September 21, 1958: Milwaukee Braves clinch second consecutive National League pennant", SABR
• Gregory H. Wolf: Del Crandall SABR

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