The Washington Nationals is a Major League Baseball Team situated in Washington, D.C. It moved from Montreal, Quebec, Canada after the end of the 2004 baseball season. That is when the team was recognized as the Montreal Expos.
It was established in 1969 due to the National League Expansion and competed in the first season as Washington Nationals in 2005. The team was identified as the Washington Senators in 1901-1955 then transformed the name to the Washington Nationals in 1956. It was originally declared on September 29, 2004, that the team would move to Washington, D.C.
The Nationals were to play their games from 2005-2007 seasons at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, which would undergo renovations to make provisions for the team. The new arena was situated in the Southeast located next to the Anacostia River.
Prior to moving to their new location the Washington Nationals played at Jurry Park in Montreal from 1969-1976, Olympic Stadium in Montreal from 1977-2004, the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan from 2003-2004, the RFK Memorial Stadium in 2005-2007 and National Park from 2008 to current.
The colors of the Washington Nationals attire is red, white and blue with a logo outlined in armor with a baseball on the top and “Washington Nationals,” words surrounded by a golden edging. The team has only succeeded in winning the Division Title in 1981 and 1984. The team has played momentous and remarkable games that they will never ignore in the history of their team.
On April 14th 1969, Mack Jones cuffed a three-run at home and a two-run triple that gave them an 8-7 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. It was a first home triumph as a franchise at Jarry Park.
