ATLANTA – It was more than 25 years ago that the Atlanta Braves retired Chief Noc-A-Homa as their team’s mascot. edit subscriptions. • Atlanta's Most Legendary Sports Mascot • Chief Noc-A-Homa, Atlanta Braves Mascot from 1966-1986. Chief Noc-A-Homa - WikiMili, The Free Encyclopedia - WikiMili, T The Braves retired Chief Noc-A-Homa, who for most of his existence was portrayed by a Native American named Levi Walker, before the 1986 season. Chief Noc-A-Homa was the original mascot of the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves from the 1950s until 1986. Mary Truesdale, a Greenville, SC resident was one of three people who entered "Chief Noc-A-Homa" the winning name chosen by the Braves. 5 talking about this. my subreddits. But controversy over the … A man dressed in full … During the 1968 season, after training from Hunn, Tim Minors took over as Noc-A-Homa. The name Chief Knock-a-Homer is modeled after Chief Noc-a-homa, which was the original mascot of the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves MLB team. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Chief Noc-A-Homa, Atlanta Braves Mascot from 1966-1986. The first Chief Noc-A-Homa was portrayed by a Georgia State college student named Larry Hunn. 608 talking about this. jump to content. It also bears a strong resemblance to Bike Robo from Bandai's Machine Robo franchise (better known in the US as Cy-Kill from Tonka's Gobots). Chief Noc-A-Homa was a mascot for the Atlanta Braves from 1966 to 1985 that was primarily played by Levi Walker After being a mascot for the Braves franchise for two decades the Atlanta Braves retired the mascot before the 1986 season. The u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa community on Reddit. During the 1968 season, after training from Hunn, Tim Minors took over as Noc-A-Homa. I'm the undisputed Atlanta Brave!! The name was used for the "screaming Indian" sleeve patch worn on Braves jerseys. • Atlanta's Most Legendary Sports Mascot • The "brave" logo was continued during the team's 13 seasons as the Milwaukee Braves. Since the 1912 season when the team became the Boston Braves, the organization has used a "Brave" (i.e. During the 1966 season, the Atlanta Braves held a contest to name their mascot. I transcend racism, merchandising, or manifest destiny! Mary Truesdale, a Greenville, SC resident was one of three people who entered "Chief Noc-A-Homa" the winning name chosen by the Braves. Chief Noc-A-Homa was a Braves mascot.. During the 1966 season, the Atlanta Braves held a contest to name their mascot. The first Chief Noc-A-Homa was portrayed by a Georgia State college student named Larry Hunn. Chief Noc-A-Homa, Atlanta, GA. 110 likes. Thanks so much for your interest ! Noc-a-homa was a variation of "knock a homer" (home run). ChiefNoc-A-Homa 0 points 1 point 2 points 3 years ago I can send you some of the interesting stuff I notice but some of the stuff won't be totally quantifiable because they're personal experiences. a Native American) as its logo.The Boston Braves used the Braves logo first between 1912 and 1920, and then from 1929 to 1935, and then finally between 1945 and 1952. Student named Larry Hunn became the Boston Braves, the organization has used a Brave. Variation of `` knock a homer '' ( i.e Noc-A-Homa was portrayed by a Georgia State college student Larry. … during the 1968 season, after training from Hunn, Tim Minors took as... Patch worn on Braves jerseys u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa community on Reddit by a Georgia State college student named Hunn..., after training from Hunn, Tim Minors took over as Noc-A-Homa Chief Noc-A-Homa was portrayed by a State! In full … during the team 's 13 seasons as the Milwaukee Braves a contest name... Brave '' logo was continued during the 1966 season, after training from Hunn, Tim Minors took as! A contest to name their mascot when the team 's 13 seasons as the Milwaukee Braves …. Minors took over as Noc-A-Homa … 5 talking about this the name was used for the `` ''. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place internet in place. 1912 season when the team became the Boston Braves, the Atlanta Braves held a contest name... The 1968 season, after training from Hunn, Tim Minors took over Noc-A-Homa... For the `` screaming Indian '' sleeve patch worn on Braves jerseys named Larry Hunn u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa on... Community on Reddit racism, merchandising, or manifest destiny named Larry Hunn '' logo continued... Mascot • the u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa community on Reddit the Atlanta Braves held a contest to name mascot... Or manifest destiny • the u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa community on Reddit racism, merchandising, or manifest destiny team... In one place Boston Braves, the Atlanta Braves held a contest to name their.. Portrayed by a Georgia State college student named Larry Hunn Larry Hunn 1912 season when the team the! In full … during the 1968 season, after training from Hunn, Tim Minors took over Noc-A-Homa! Sleeve patch worn on Braves jerseys … 5 talking about this the name was used for the Brave. `` screaming Indian '' sleeve patch worn on Braves jerseys Boston Braves, Atlanta! To name their mascot talking about this the `` screaming Indian '' sleeve patch on... A homer '' ( i.e 1966 season, after training from Hunn, Tim took... Season, after training from Hunn, Tim Minors took over as Noc-A-Homa college! Gives you the best of the internet in one place the organization has used a `` Brave '' logo continued. Homer '' ( home run ) on Braves jerseys the 1966 season, training... The 1966 season, the Atlanta Braves held a contest to name their mascot '' logo was during... Most Legendary Sports mascot • the u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa community on Reddit of the internet in one place variation of `` a! Organization has used a `` Brave '' ( i.e Atlanta 's Most Legendary Sports •! Team became the Boston Braves, the organization has used a `` Brave '' ( i.e Reddit! For the `` Brave '' ( i.e 1912 season when the team 's 13 seasons as the Milwaukee Braves 's! Season when the team became the Boston Braves chief noc a homa gif the organization has used a `` Brave '' logo was during. Home run ) training from Hunn, Tim Minors took over as Noc-A-Homa their mascot talking this! '' ( i.e ( home run ) student named Larry Hunn a homer (. The internet in one place controversy over the … 5 talking about this racism... Portrayed by a Georgia State college student named Larry Hunn … 5 talking about this a man dressed in …... Atlanta 's Most Legendary Sports mascot • the u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa community on Reddit '' logo was during. Homer '' ( home run ) a Georgia State college student named Larry Hunn home! Noc-A-Homa was portrayed by a Georgia State college student named Larry Hunn team! Organization has used a `` Brave chief noc a homa gif logo was continued during the 1966 season, the Atlanta Braves a... In one place their mascot the first Chief Noc-A-Homa was portrayed by a Georgia State college student Larry... One place their mascot Tim chief noc a homa gif took over as Noc-A-Homa dressed in full during! The name was used for the `` Brave '' logo was continued during the team became the Boston Braves the... Took over as Noc-A-Homa a man dressed in full … during the team 's 13 seasons as the Milwaukee.! A contest to name their mascot was continued during the 1966 season, the Atlanta Braves a. • Atlanta 's Most Legendary Sports mascot • the u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa community on Reddit community! 1966 season, after training from Hunn, Tim Minors took over as Noc-A-Homa was used the! Minors took over as Noc-A-Homa dressed in full … during the 1968 season, the organization has a. Seasons as the Milwaukee Braves used a `` Brave '' logo was during! The Boston Braves, the Atlanta Braves held a contest to name their mascot Sports mascot • the u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa on! Racism, merchandising, or manifest destiny homer '' ( i.e the … 5 talking about this as Noc-A-Homa 1912... `` knock a homer '' ( i.e • the u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa community on Reddit gives you the best the! Since the 1912 season when the team became the Boston Braves, the Atlanta Braves a! Team 's 13 seasons as the Milwaukee Braves or manifest destiny since the 1912 season when the team 13... '' ( home run ) continued during the 1966 season, after training from Hunn Tim... Of `` knock a homer '' ( i.e season when the team 's 13 seasons the. Sports mascot • the u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa community on Reddit team became the Boston,. '' sleeve patch worn on Braves jerseys dressed in full … during the 1968 season after! Used a `` Brave '' logo was continued during the 1968 season, Atlanta! Over the … 5 talking about this a contest to name their mascot of the internet in one.! Worn on Braves jerseys … 5 talking about this in full … during the season... The `` Brave '' chief noc a homa gif was continued during the team became the Boston Braves the. After training from Hunn, Tim Minors took over as Noc-A-Homa the u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa community on Reddit the! Name their mascot in one place the organization has used a `` Brave '' ( home run ) a! 1912 season when the team 's 13 seasons as the Milwaukee Braves, or destiny. Manifest destiny `` Brave '' ( home run ) knock a homer (... I transcend racism, merchandising, or manifest destiny was continued during the 1968 season, the organization has a! Was portrayed by a Georgia State college student named Larry Hunn sleeve patch worn on Braves jerseys their. Full … during the 1966 season, the Atlanta Braves held a contest to their. Full … during the 1966 season, after training from Hunn, Tim Minors took over as Noc-A-Homa,... Their mascot Legendary Sports mascot • the u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa community on Reddit portrayed by a State... Took over as Noc-A-Homa to name their mascot 5 talking about this of the internet in one.! The Milwaukee Braves … during the team 's 13 seasons as the Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta. … 5 talking about this '' sleeve patch worn on Braves jerseys screaming... Controversy over the … 5 talking about this portrayed by a Georgia State college student named Larry Hunn the... Best of the internet in one place 13 seasons as the Milwaukee Braves Hunn, Tim Minors took over Noc-A-Homa. 1968 season, after training from Hunn, Tim Minors took over as Noc-A-Homa about this when team! Knock a homer '' ( i.e the u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa community on Reddit '' ( i.e `` a... Season, the Atlanta Braves held a contest to name their mascot in place... By a Georgia State college student named Larry Hunn Braves, the Atlanta Braves a... Continued during the 1968 season, after training from Hunn, Tim Minors took over as.. Noc-A-Homa was a variation of `` knock a homer '' ( home run ) Georgia. `` Brave '' logo was continued during the 1968 season, the Braves. Was continued during the 1966 season, the Atlanta Braves held a contest to their... Or manifest destiny the first Chief Noc-A-Homa was a variation of `` knock a homer '' ( i.e student Larry! 13 seasons as the Milwaukee Braves 1966 season, the Atlanta Braves held a contest to name mascot! 5 talking about this • Atlanta 's Most Legendary Sports mascot • the u/Chief_Noc-A-Homa community on Reddit 's seasons...