1982 Atlanta Braves
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1982 Atlanta Braves / Franchise: Atlanta Braves / BR Team Page[edit]
Record: 89-73, Finished 1st in NL Western Division (1982 NL)
Managed by Joe Torre
Coaches: Tommie Aaron, Bob Gibson, Sonny Jackson, Dal Maxvill, Joe Pignatano and Rube Walker
Ballpark: Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
The 1982 Atlanta Braves began the season by winning their first 13 games. Led by 1982 National League Most Valuable Player Award winner Dale Murphy, the Braves won the National League West after a close race with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.
However, they were swept by the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series.
Awards and Honors[edit]
- Bob Horner, Dale Murphy and Phil Niekro
- NL MVP: Dale Murphy
- NL Gold Glove: Dale Murphy (OF) and Phil Niekro (P)
- NL Silver Slugger Award: Dale Murphy (OF)
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