Fort Lauderdale Braves

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Fort Lauderdale Braves
1947 1953
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Class-level
Previous
  • Class B (1949–1953)
  • Class C (1947–1948)
Minor league affiliations
League Florida International League
Major league affiliations
Previous Boston Braves (1947)
Minor league titles
League titles 1 (1953)
Team data
Previous names
  • Fort Lauderdale Lions (1953)
  • Key West Conchs (1952)
  • Fort Lauderdale Braves (1947–1952)

The Fort Lauderdale Braves were a minor league baseball team based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from 1947 until 1953. The team was a member of the Florida International League and were affiliated with the Boston Braves in 1947.

The team split its games in Key West in 1952 and played partially as the Key West Conchs. During their final season, the team was renamed the Fort Lauderdale Lions.

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