ByPeter Chawaga,
Contributor.
The Atlanta Braves might not have been an inaugural member when the National League East division formed in 1969, but they joined shortly afterward and quickly made their mark.
The Braves first won the division in 1995, shortly after becoming a member, and have gone on to capture its most titles in its history.
And now the Braves are among the division rivals to receive news that one standout former player with some unique history among several of the rival teams has died.
