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Atlanta Braves
Photos: 19 years ago today, Turner Field opened
The Braves home opener April 4, 1997, was the first regular season game at what was then the Braves' new ballpark.
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
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Braves catcher Javier Lopez and center fielder Andruw Jones cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the gates for the fans at the Washington street gate as they open at 5:40 p.m. prior to the Braves' first home opener at Turner Field, April 4, 1997, against the Chicago Cubs.

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