Braves to hold autograph session Saturday

The Braves will hold an AutographFest Saturday at Turner Field from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Several current and former Braves will be in attendance in addition to manager Bobby Cox and his coaching staff. Current Braves scheduled to attend include Brian McCann, Derek Lowe, Tim Hudson, Kelly Johnson and Jeff Francoeur while alumni players include Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, Marquis Grissom, Pete Smith, Jay Howell and Brad Clontz.

Tickets are available online at www.braves.com/autographfest or by calling 404-614-1512. A $20 donation to the Atlanta Braves Foundation will give fans the chance to meet players and acquire autographs.

Proceeds, which are tax deductible, will benefit the Atlanta Braves Foundation, which provides financial support to local non-profit organizations.

The Braves will also a free open house on Saturday, March 28. It will feature alumni autograph sessions, autographed item giveaways, tours of the stadium and Braves Museum and Hall of Fame.