Ranking the 10 greatest Atlanta Braves in franchise history
8. Eddie Matthews, 1B/3B (1954-66)
Matthews was a mainstay at third base for the Milwaukee Braves. “Cap’n Eddie” strung together eight straight All-Star seasons (1955-62) with the club. Matthews was a key player on Milwaukee’s 1957 World Series championship team. In 1978, the game’s Hall of Fame gave him eternal acclaim.