The Braves played their last game in Buffalo as the Braves in April 1978 and the club moved to Southern California to become the San Diego (and later, Los Angeles) Clippers.
The Braves' last game in Buffalo marked their departure from the franchise name "Braves" in April 1978, leading them to relocate to Southern California and adopt the new team identity as the San Diego (and later, Los Angeles) Clippers.