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WORST-TO-FIRST.(1991 Atlanta Braves)

Baseball Digest

| October 01, 2001 | WILKINSON, JACK | COPYRIGHT 2001 Century Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

1991 Was A Magical Season For The Atlanta Braves

Ten years have passed since club won its first N.L. pennant after finishing with the majors' most inferior record the year before

IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES, THE worst-to-first of times. It was 1991. Even now, 10 years later and a decade of excellence hence, it remains the most remarkable season the Atlanta Braves have ever had. And ever will.

"It was like your wedding night," broadcaster Skip Caray said. "It's the first time, and everything's great."

"We captured a city," John Smoltz said. "It was hysterical, kind of like Elvis was back."

"It's the booster rocket for a great--so ...

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