1971 Atlanta Braves season

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Record 82–80 (.506) Owner(s) William Bartholomay Manager(s) Lum Harris		Divisional place 3rd General manager(s) Paul Richards Local television WSB-TV

The 1971 season was the 101st season for the Atlanta Braves franchise and its sixth in Atlanta.

Offseason

November 30, 1970: Hal Breeden was traded by the Braves to the Chicago Cubs for Hoyt Wilhelm.

December 2, 1970: Bob Tillman was traded by the Braves to the Milwaukee Brewers for Hank Allen, John Ryan (minors) and Paul Click (minors).

December 22, 1970: Don Cardwell was released by the Braves.

April 1971: Hank Allen was released by the Braves.

April 16, 1971: Luis Tiant was signed as a free agent by the Braves.

May 15, 1971: Luis Tiant was released by the Braves.

June 2, 1971: Clete Boyer was released by the Braves.

June 8, 1971: 1971 Major League Baseball draft

Biff Pocoroba was drafted by the Braves in the 17th round.

Mike Beard was drafted by the Braves in the 1st round (18th pick) of the secondary phase.

June 29, 1971: Hoyt Wilhelm was released by the Braves.

Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Greenwood

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