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Braves Legend Dale Murphy Helps Kick Off 2004 Braves Winter FanFest

Published on February 4, 2004 under Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


Dale Murphy, a member of the Braves Hall of Fame, and the Atlanta Braves will launch the 2004 Braves Winter FanFest celebration with a "Special Edition of the Hot Stove League" hosted by Pete Van Wieren, Thursday, February 5,from 7PM - 9 PM, on News/Talk 750 WSB. The Special Edition of the Hot Stove League will kick off an exciting weekend at Turner Field as fans will have the first opportunity to buy individual game tickets for the 2004 season on Saturday morning at Braves WinterFanFest.

Special Braves Ticket Offer at FanFest: Purchase an Upper Box ticket for any April home game during FanFest at the Turner Field box office and receive $3 off. Valid on purchases made on Feb. 7 and 8 only.

In addition to his radio appearance, Dale Murphy will join Chipper Jones, J.D. Drew, Marcus Giles, and Andruw Jones, as well as other players, coaches and former Braves at the Winter FanFest autograph sessions. Admission is free both days, and a $10 donation per day gives fans access to autograph stations. Fans who donate $10 for the autograph sessions will also receive a Braves Gift Bag with a Braves premium item, bumper sticker and pocket schedule. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

Other FanFest activities include:

* Braves Merchandise Sale at the Turner Field Braves Clubhouse Store-50% off everything

* Big League Bullpen-Fans 14 and under can throw off the rubber in the bullpen

* Run the bases and shag fly balls in the outfield

* Play interactive games in Scout's Alley

* Meet Homer, Rally and the Cartoon Network cast of characters in Fan Plaza

* X-Box Home Run Challenge

* Braves Clubhouse Tours

* Baseball Card and Memorabilia Show

The 2004 Online Auction is ongoing at www.AtlantaBraves.com and will end on Monday, February 9 at 5:00 PM. Fans can bid on the opportunity to be in the 2004 team picture, have lunch with Bobby Cox, play golf with Glenn Hubbard and more.

The Atlanta Braves, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., is Major League Baseball's winningest franchise since 1991. Since then, Braves teams have earned a record 12 consecutive division championships, five National League pennants and a World Series title. Based in Atlanta since 1966, the Braves franchise is the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. Atlanta Braves games are carried nationally on TBS Superstation and regionally on Turner South. Braves radio broadcasts are on News/Talk 750 WSB and The Atlanta Braves Radio Network.

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