The name went to Boston where, in 1871, a new team featuring some of Cincinnati's former stars began play, wearing the same trademark knickers and red knee socks and thus similarly dubbed  "Red Stockings" by the press. This franchise would eventually become the Atlanta Braves.
The name was transferred to Boston, where in 1871, a new team began playing, consisting of some of Cincinnati's former players, who wore the same distinctive uniforms and red knee socks, earning them the nickname "Red Stockings" from the media. This franchise would eventually evolve into the Atlanta Braves.