Braves World Series Game Five, October 26, 1995

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Braves World Series Game Five, October 26, 1995

The Atlanta Braves meet the Cleveland Indians in the 1995 World Series

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND Greg Maddux on the mound in World Series Game Five, 1995 FRANK NEIMEIR/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND Albert Belle celebrates his 1st inning home run, World Series Game Five, 1995 FRANK NEIMEIR/AJC STAFF

Atlanta Braves Fred McGriff heads back to the dugout after striking out with a man on second base to end the first inning of Game Five of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Thursday, Oct. 26, 1995. Behind McGriff is Indians catcher Sandy Alomar. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND 951026 Mike Mordecai is out at 1st on throw back on a Grissom in field pop fly double play. SPORTS WORLD SERIES GAME 5. STAFF PHOTO BY:DAVID TULIS.

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND 951026 Atlanta Braves pitcher Greg Maddux reacts to a Manny Ramirez single that scored Albert Belle in the 6th inning. SPORTS WORLD SERIES GAME 5. STAFF PHOTO BY:FRANK NIEMEIR.

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND 951026 Greg Maddux is being calmed down by catcher Chipper Jones in the 4th inning with 2 outs. SPORTS WORLD SERIES GAME 5. STAFF PHOTO BY:DAVID TULIS.

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND 951026 Chipper Jones hits a double in the first inning to tie the record for the most hits by a rookie in a World Series. The record is 4. SPORTS WORLD SERIES GAME 5. STAFF PHOTO BY:FRANK NIEMEIR.

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND Luis Polonia celebrates his home run, World Series Game Five, 1995 FRANK NEIMEIR/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND Eddie Murray picked off first base, World Series Game Five, 1995 FRANK NEIMEIR/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND 951026 Indians fans go wild as their team comes back in Game 5 for a 5-4 win over the Braves. SPORTS WORLD SERIES GAME 5. STAFF PHOTO BY:DAVID TULIS.

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND Charlie O'Brien restrains Eddie Murray after a Greg Maddux brushback, World Series Game Five, 1995 FRANK NEIMEIR/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND Ryan Klesko hits a long homer in the 9th inning of World Series Game Five, 1995 JONATHAN NEWTON/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND Ryan Klesko takes out the defender to break up a double play and cause an error, World Series Game Five, 1995 JONATHAN NEWTON/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND Ryan Klesko hits a long homer in the 9th inning of World Series Game Five, 1995 FRANK NEIMEIR/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND Luis Polonia hits a homerun in the 3rd inning, World Series Game Five, 1995 DAVID TULIS/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND Eddie Murray lines out in the 4th inning, World Series Game Five, 1995 DAVID TULIS/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND Indians' third baseman Jim Thome hits a homerun in the 8th inning of the World Series Game Five, 1995 DAVID TULIS/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND Mike Mordecai devastated after being caught in a double play, World Series Game Five, 1995 JONATHAN NEWTON/AJC STAFF

Cleveland Indians pitcher Orel Hershiser reacts as he heads to the dugout after striking out Atlanta Braves Luis Polonia to end the eighth inning of Game Five of the World Series at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Thursday, Oct. 26, 1995. The Indians defeated the Braves 5-4. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Cleveland Indians fans celebrate their team's dramatic 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game Five of the World Series at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Thursday, Oct. 26, 1995. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Cleveland Indians Orel Hershiser, top, raises the arm of teammate Carlos Baerga after the Indians defeated the Braves 5-4 in Game Five of the World Series at Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Thursday, Oct. 26, 1995. Hershiser was the winning pitcher. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

OCTOBER 27, 1995 ATLANTA Pumped up fans at Atlanta Hartsfield International C Concourse crank up decibel levels near concert level as the Atlanta Braves return home on a Delta charter Friday morning, Oct. 27, 1995, after losing a bid to wrap up game a World Series win Thursday night, in Cleveland. The early arrival coupled with the loss didn't dampen the fans enthusiasm. They'll try again Saturday night for a win. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, John Spink)

OCTOBER 27, 1995 ATLANTA Pumped up fans came out to Hartsfield International Concourse C to crank up decibal levels near concert level as the Atlanta Braves returned home on a Delta charter after losing a bid to wrap up game a World Series win Thursday night in Cleveland. The early Friday morning arrival at 2:30 AM coupled with the loss didn't dampend the fans enthusiasm. They'll try again Saturday night for a win. 10/27/95

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OCTOBER 26, 1995 CLEVELAND Greg Maddux on the mound in World Series Game Five, 1995 FRANK NEIMEIR/AJC STAFF

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