Harry Wright, the Braves manager (then known as the Red Stockings) had a stunning run of success. Four straight National Association pennants from 1872-75. Then the National League formed and he won the first 2 out of 3 championships. Quite a run for sure.
Then in 1879 things began to go south for him. But it didn't only affect him. It affected major league baseball for a long time to come. It was the year the "reserve clause" was created due to problems created by Harry and his brother's George problems.
And so, in 1879 the Braves, under Harry Wright, ended up 54-30 in second place, 5 games behind the champions.
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