Their owner , James Gaffney , was a member of New York City 's political machine , Tammany Hall , which used an Indian chief as their symbol .
The team became the Braves for the first time in 1912 .
Braves ' owner , James Gaffney , was a member of New York City 's political machine , Tammany Hall , which used an Indian chief as their symbol .
The team became the Braves for the first time in 1912 .