When the Braves Ruled the Diamond: Fourteen Flags over Atlanta

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From 1991 through 2005, the Atlanta Braves did something no pro sports team can match, finishing in first place for fourteen consecutive seasons. During that stretch, the Braves parlayed powerful pitching with potent hitting that produced under pressure. Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox won with veteran teams, young teams, slugging teams, and several times with teams that emphasized speed and defense. His teams captured 100 wins in six different seasons. In When the Braves Ruled the Diamond, former AP sportswriter Dan Schlossberg covers the record-breaking era that transformed Atlanta from the B.;Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Dedication; Introduction; Foreword by Bobby Cox; Acknowledgments; People; 1. The Conductor: John Schuerholz; 2. The Engineer: Bobby Cox; 3. The Fireman: Leo Mazzone; 4. The Survivor: John Smoltz; 5. The Hockey Player: Tom Glavine; 6. The Professor: Greg Maddux; 7. The MVPs: Terry and Chipper; Seasons; 8. 1991: Worst to First; 9. 1992: Back-to-Back; 10. 1993: The Great Race; 11. 1995: Nirvana; 12. 1996: Power Plus Pitching; 13. 1997: Friggin' Florida; 14. 1998: Juggernaut; 15. 1999: Mr. Clutch; 16. 2000: Chipper, Andruw, and Andres. Title Page Copyright Contents Dedication Introduction Foreword by Bobby Cox Acknowledgments People 1. The Conductor: John Schuerholz 2. The Engineer: Bobby Cox 3. The Fireman: Leo Mazzone 4. The Survivor: John Smoltz 5. The Hockey Player: Tom Glavine 6. The Professor: Greg Maddux 7. The MVPs: Terry and Chipper Seasons 8. 1991: Worst to First 9. 1992: Back-to-Back 10. 1993: The Great Race 11. 1995: Nirvana 12. 1996: Power Plus Pitching 13. 1997: Friggin' Florida 14. 1998: Juggernaut 15. 1999: Mr. Clutch 16. 2000: Chipper, Andruw, and Andres. 17. 2001: Winning by a Whisker18. 2002: Maulers in the Outfield 19. 2003: Power to Burn 20. 2004: Rotation Reborn 21. 2005: Eighteen Rookies Epilogue Bibliography Appendix Index.