Tales from the Atlanta Braves Dugout: A Collection of the Greatest Braves Stories Ever Told

by Cory McCartney

The newest addition to the Tales from the Team series, Tales from the Atlanta Braves Dugout includes stories on the greatest players and coaches to don the Braves uniform. Author Cory McCartney includes stories about Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Phil Niekro, Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, Bobby Cox, and so many others.Recall the harrowing experience of Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium catching fire on July 21, 1993, overshadowing the debut of Fred McGriff, and read all about Sid Bream's slide and the worst-to-first season of 1991. From the run of 14 consecutive division titles and the 1995 World Series title, to Kent Mercker's 1994 no-hitter; from the arrival of the Baby Braves in Brian McCann, Jeff Francoeur, and others, to the 2014 Hall of Fame–induction of Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, and Bobby Cox, the on and off-the-field stories are all here.This is the perfect addition to a Braves fan’s shelf!Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports-books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Genres: Sports, Baseball, Nonfiction

195 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 12, 2016

Reviews

[Breck Daniell · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a lifelong Braves fan this was a good reminder of the ups and downs of being a Braves fan. Learned a few insights from the inside and that was interesting. Overall worth the read if you love the Braves.

[Andrew M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're looking to understand the general history of the Braves from Aaron to 2022, then this is a good read. If you're looking for unique stories of the franchise, then it is not. These are not 'Tales from the Dugout' as the title suggests buy rather well known lore of the greatest sports franchise in American history.
It is a quick read and should be mandatory in middle schools in Georgia, but if you're already a fan, there isn't much here you don't already know.

[Allen Madding · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written and accurate. Will read it again

[Caleb · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you’re looking for a good history of the team in Atlanta, this is pretty decent. Enjoyable even.

But…it is not “Tales from the Dugout.” In-game dugout stories are few and far between. That was disappointing.

Also, I shouldn’t find typos in a book like this - one in an old section and one in the new.

[Aaron Battey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an enjoyable read. I learned a few little tidbits here and there that I had not read anywhere else. Though, having read several books on the Braves, it was much of the same. This one did include more recent history going up to 2019, and so that was nice to read about. There are better books about the Braves out there though.

[Paul Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you’re pining for a super quick read to get you in the mood for Braves OPENING DAY this Friday, here it is. Ted Turner, Aaron, Murphy, Chipper, Smoltz, Glavine, Maddux, Cox… they’re all here. Easy entertainment for the Braves fan looking for a simple reminder of why we love the game.

[Francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are a Braves fan ...good book, although it does get a little sappy near the end when talking about the 'Braves Way'. If you are not a Braves fan ...probably going to a bit of a snooze.

Me I'm a Braves fan.

[Seth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book for any and every Braves fan! Going right next to “Ballplayer” on my shelf. Humorous, factual, entertaining, and pride producing! *Spoiler: the final few chapters have a lot of Freddie talk which hurts the heart*. Great book overall!

[Amy Rudd · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved reading about the stories from my favorite team, but the writing style was very confusing and not fluid within a chapter.

[Carson Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really cool book. I wish there were more unknown stories, but I still enjoyed reading about the stories I already knew.

[Kyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

The stories and insights into my favorite team and players is quite enjoyable in this book. With the current state of rebuilding with the Braves, remembering better times is a welcomed escape. I want to give the book five stars for the nostalgia factor alone, but the poor editing and fact checking keep me from being able to do so. Three such examples off the top of my head are as follows:
1. The Braves lose in 6 games to the Blue Jays in the 1992 World Series, not 4 as the book states.
2. Terry Pendleton is not the first $100 million man in baseball. The book states that he signed a 4 year, $102.5 million contract with Atlanta, but we all know that number is a bit high.
3. The 2005 Baby Braves lost to the Astros in 4 games in the NLDS, not 4 games to 1 (impossible in the NLDS).
These three issues are the three most glaring, and are more than likely the result of Mr. McCartney hustling to complete the book while also working and spending time for his family. A fresh set of eyes and editing would have eliminated these issues. The book is still worth reading, especially if you are an avid Braves fan.

[Kevin Muir · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must for Braves fans

Every team has a book like this dedicated to them, growing up watching the Braves on WTBS every night, I feel as if I know these guys personally. A must for Braves fans.