About this episode
The episode recounts the historic 1995 season of the Atlanta Braves and the pressure to win a World Series.
On October 28, 1995, the Atlanta Braves brought home the first major professional sports championship to the City of Atlanta. “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves” presented by Harrah's Cherokee Casinos tells the story of that historic season through the memories of 20 players and personnel from the 1995 Atlanta Braves, including Baseball Hall of Famers Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, John Smoltz and Fred McGriff, as well as Braves Hall of Famers David Justice, Javy Lopez and Leo Mazzone.Part 1 examines the pressure that had been building since the Braves’ arrival to Atlanta in 1966 for the team to win a World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guests: Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, John Smoltz, Fred McGriff, David Justice, Javy Lopez, Leo Mazzone
Topics covered
- 1995 Atlanta Braves
- World Series
- Baseball history
Keywords
- Atlanta Braves
- sports championship
- Hall of Famers
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Harrah's Cherokee Casinos
Places: the City of Atlanta, Atlanta
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