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Vote: Braves’ best first baseman of all time

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Credit: Kevin C. Cox

Credit: Kevin C. Cox

By AJC Sports
Sept 11, 2017

The Braves have retired 11 numbers in their history -- none is a first baseman.

The position is not represented in the team's Hall of Fame (unless you count Dale Murphy, who played 209 games at first for Atlanta).

So who do you think is Atlanta’s top player of all-time at first base?

Rank these options by voting up your favorite player. Comment with any you feel have been left out.

Previously: Vote for best starting pitcher | Vote for best closer  | Vote for best catcher

Coming Tuesday: Vote for Braves’ greatest second baseman

Coming Tuesday: Vote for Braves’ greatest second baseman

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