Boston Red Stockings - Definition and Overview

The Boston Red Stockings was a name used by two Boston baseball teams. Four professional baseball teams in Boston have used the word 'Red' in their names.

• The 1871-1875 National Association Boston Red Stockings. This team joined the National League in 1876 as the Boston Red Caps, were later named the Boston Braves, and are now the Atlanta Braves
• The 1890 Players League and 1891 American Association Boston Red Stockings/Reds. This team disbanded in 1891.

Additionally, the 1884 Union Association Boston team was named the 'Boston Reds' (also called the Boston Unions). This team lasted 1 year and disbanded in 1884.

Note that the American League Boston Red Sox were never known as the 'Red Stockings'