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 relocated to Boston, where in 1871, a new team featuring some of Cincinnati's former players took to the field, sporting the same iconic knickers and red knee socks, earning them the moniker "Red Stockings" from the media. This franchise would eventually transform into the Atlanta Braves.