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Braves have a history of fuzzy mascots

Chief Noc-A-Homa Chief Noc-A-Homa arrived with the Braves when they moved from Milwaukee. His name was a variation on the phrase "Knock a Homer." Played by a number of people, Chief Noc-A-Homa was retired by the Braves in 1986. Braves Bleacher Creature A character in green shaggy fur with a Braves cap and logo on top he roamed Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in the 1970s. Rally Rally was introduced to Atlanta Braves fans in 1986. Homer the Brave Homer the Brave was part of the Braves' mascot roster until 1
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Feb 9, 2018

The Atlanta Braves revealed their new mascot Blooper to much fanfare last month at SunTrust Park.

Fans had mixed reactions to Blooper, who resembles a tamed version of the Phillies' Phanatic.

Blooper is not the Braves’ first fuzzy creature.

> More:  Photos of Braves' new mascot Blooper

In between Chief Noc-A-Homa and Homer -- the friendly baseball-headed mascot Blooper replaced -- the Braves have featured a couple of amorphous crowd pleasures.

The Braves' Bleacher Creature was a shaggy green creature who walked around Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium with a large Braves hat bringing fans cheer. Rally -- a red, fuzzy character  with a mohawk -- was introduced to Atlanta fans in 1986. His trademark zany antics made him a natural for camera-toting fans.

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