The Atlanta Braves unveiled new uniforms on Monday that pay homage to the franchise’s greatest player – Mobile native Hank Aaron.
The City Connect uniforms are modeled on the outfits worn by the Braves in 1974, when Aaron became baseball’s career home run leader. Atlanta will wear the uniforms for the first time in a game against the San Diego Padres on April 8, the 49th anniversary of Aaron’s 715th home run, which broke Babe Ruth’s long-standing record for four-baggers.
“The Atlanta Braves are proud to honor Hank Aaron with our City Connect uniforms,” said Derek Schiller, the National League team’s president and CEO, in a release from the team.