From their start in Boston, the Braves have been making history.
And when the team moved into its new home in 2017, it had a chance to plan out how to display the artifacts it was most proud of.
There’s plenty to see at Truist Park — if you know where to look.
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Some items are as obvious as the 35 pennants, but there are other touches — like small silhouettes of Hank Aaron’s famous 715th home run on each aisle’s end seat.
There are 300 pieces of Braves-themed art throughout the grounds.
But the Monument Garden, on the lower level behind home plate, holds many of the franchise’s prized jewels.
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Braves Vice Chairman John Schuerholz described the thinking behind the garden: “Building this history into the very foundation of our new home gives us and our fans the chance to acknowledge and honor these milestones as we look ahead to our bright future.”
At the display’s heart is a 9-foot snapshot of Braves legend Hank Aaron hitting his Babe Ruth record-beating 715th home run. The statue was created by Bulgarian-born artist Ross Rossin, who now lives in Atlanta.
A sculpture made up of 755 bats in the number’s shape sits across from Aaron’s statue and symbolizes his since-shattered record number of career home runs.
But Hammerin’ Hank isn’t the only one getting love. There’s a bat or glove to represent each of the 55 Braves inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. One of those is for Schuerholz, who was inducted in July.
There are plaques to honor the 31 players, managers, coaches and others in the Braves Hall of Fame.
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The team has retired 11 jersey numbers, and those numbers are incorporated into a water feature at Truist Park. An interactive exhibit also allows fans to learn more about each of the team’s legends whose numbers have been retired.
Speaking of jerseys, the Braves have worn more than 25 uniforms since 1871, so there will also be an area chronicling how the team’s look has changed over time.
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The Garden also features a section explaining the origin of the Braves names dating all the way back to when they were known as the Red Stockings.
There is a section equivalent to the team's trophy cabinet with reproductions of Greg Maddux's 1995 Cy Young award, Hank Aaron's 1957 MVP award, Dale Murphy's 1982 Silver Slugger award, Andruw Jones' 2005 Gold Glove award and David Justice's 1990 Rookie of the Year award, along with a list of all other franchise winners.
Audio clips will take you back to the radio calls of Sid Bream’s slide home in Game 7 of the 1992 NL championship series and Marquis Grissom’s final out in the 1995 World Series.
Here’s other memorabilia (and locations):
Seating bowl The Braves' 35 pennants fly on the light poles in the outfield.
Champions Suites The 1995 World Series trophy sits in the Champions Suites but can be viewed through glass from Monument Garden
The Champions Suites have five replica rings — the 1995 World Series and four NLCS victory rings (1991, 1992, 1996 and 1999) and the World Series ring from 1995. There are also five miniature NLCS trophies visible through glass.
Elevator banks Braves jerseys from Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta are framed and on display in elevator banks throughout the park.
Guest Services Aisle 111 There is an acrylic plaque for each of the 55 Braves Hall of Famers.
Private/Ticketed areas
Delta SKY360 Club:There are reproductions of all Gold Glove, Silver Slugger and MVP awards won by Braves players.
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Player tunnel The tunnel from the clubhouse to the field features reproductions of Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards along with a list of all Braves players who have won each award in franchise history.
Hank Aaron Terrace See for yourself the bat and ball from The Hammer's record-breaking 715th home run. There is also be a display of 715 bat knobs, each inscribed with the date, homer count and opponent. The Hank Aaron Terrace is decorated with images of Aaron on the walls and pillars.
SunTrust Club The SunTrust Club has a variety of historical Braves photos with a display of bats that belonged to Braves greats and a collection of baseballs signed by Braves Hall of Famers.
INFINITI Club: A series of displays pay tribute to Braves managers, Braves Cy Young winners, Braves Rookie of the Year winners and Braves no-hitters, including images of Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz and Bobby Cox branded into wood panels.
Press box On display are artifacts from "the greatest Braves broadcasters," including Pete van Wieren, Skip Caray and Ernie Johnson.
Konica Minolta Conference Center A display in the Konica Minolta Conference Center recognizing the “Homes of the Braves” includes photographs and information from each of the six ballparks where the Braves have played.
Braves Clubhouse On view are a reproduction of Tom Glavine's 1991 Silver Slugger and Greg Maddux's 1995 Gold Glove. There are also tributes to Braves Cy Young winners, Braves MVP winners, the 14 straight division titles and all retired team numbers.
Truist Park address
755 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta 30330
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