The team was very dominant in the late nineteenth century , when it was known as the Boston Beaneaters , winning four of the five National Association of Professional Base Ball Players championships and eight National League pennants .
The Braves have experienced several periods of success .
The team was very dominant in the late nineteenth century , when it was known as the Braves   , winning four of the five National Association of Professional Base Ball Players championships and eight National League pennants .
The Braves have experienced several periods of success .