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- The Atlanta Braves have many jerseys and bats on display in Cooperstown:
* A baseball Greg Maddux used during his 15th victory of the 2002 season.
* A mitt used by Greg Maddux during the '95 World Series when the Cleveland Indians were the opposition.
* Hank Aaron's entire locker from Fulton County Stadium.
* Jerseys and caps worn by Eddie Mathews when he managed the Braves.
- The Atlanta Braves have retired a number of jerseys over the years including the jerseys belonging to Dale Murphy, Warren Spahn, Phil Niekro, Eddie Mathews, and Henry Aaron. The numbers are 3, 21, 35, 41, and 44.
- Numerous players in Braves jerseys have been Home Run Champions including Charley Jones, John O'Rourke, Harry Stovey, Hugh Duffy, Jimmy Collins, Herman Long, Dave Brain, Fred Beck, Wally Berger, Tommy Holmes, Eddie Mathews, Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, and most recently Dale Murphy in 1985.
- Former Rookies of the Year in the National League from this club include Alvin Dark, Sam Jethroe, Earl Williams, Bob Horner, David Justice, and Rafael Furcal.
- This is the only club out of 28 that has put a team on the field every season Major League Baseball has had a league.
- The team started out as the Boston Red Stockings, Boston Beaneaters, the Nationals, and the Boston Braves. Also known as the Milwaukee Braves, Boston Bees, Boston Rustlers, Boston Doves, and the Red Caps.
- By the 1990's, this franchise had become a powerhouse, winning twelve consecutive divisional pennants.
- The early clubs wore only the city's name on their uniforms. In 1901, the Nationals began wearing BOSTON across their chest. However, the newly-formed Boston Americans franchise also placed BOSTON across their chests and used a similar style cap that the Nationals were using. Each time the Nationals changed their nickname they used the Old English B to distinguish themselves from the Americans.
- Special edition satin uniforms were designed to reflect the artificial light during night games.
- By 1953, two teams in Boston were not needed, so the organization moved to Milwaukee.
- After some controversy, the team decided to do away with their Native American mascot in the mid nineties.
- Georgia was Admitted to Statehood on January 2, 1788 and boasts Poultry and eggs, peanuts, cattle, hogs, dairy products, and vegetables as it's agricultural produce. It's industry includes Textiles, transportation equipment, food processing, paper products, chemical products, and tourism. The state flag has 3 red and white stripes and the state coat of arms on a blue field in the upper left corner.
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