John Smoltz inducted into Braves Hall of Fame

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John Smoltz inducted into Braves Hall of Fame

John Smoltz became the 24th member of the Braves Hall of Fame on Friday, June 8, 2012. Smoltz will become the ninth Braves player to have his jersey retired.

John Smoltz reacts as his number is retired on Friday before the Braves played Toronto.

Smoltz speaks to the crowd.

The Braves unveil Smoltz's retired number.

John Smoltz throws out the first pitch to start Friday's game.

John Smoltz acknowledges the crowd after tossing the first pitch.

John Smoltz gets a fist bump from Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann.

John Smoltz speaks during his number retirement ceremony.

John Smoltz reacts during his number retirement ceremony.

John Smoltz talks to Tim Hudson and other Braves players before his jersey was retired.

John Smoltz waves to fans during his number retirement ceremony.

John Smoltz became the 24th member of the Braves Hall of Fame.

Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz speaks during his tribute and induction into the Braves Hall of Fame during a luncheon at the Omni Hotel on Friday, June 9, 2012.

John Smoltz referred to his induction into the Hall of Fame as a "wow moment" on Friday, June 8, 2012.

Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz listens to cheers during his tribute and induction into the Braves Hall of Fame during a luncheon at the Omni Hotel on Friday, June 8, 2012.

Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz smiles as his former GM John Schuerholz presents him with a plaque during his tribute and induction into the Braves Hall of Fame during a luncheon at the Omni Hotel on Friday, June 8, 2012.

John Smoltz speaks during an interview with CCS' Chris Dimino (right) before his uniform number is retired in a ceremony before Atlanta Braves home game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Turner Field in Atlanta on Friday, May 8, 2012.

Peter Birnbaum looks at John Smoltz's jersey during the silent auction before the tribute to legendary Braves pitcher John Smoltz.

The plaque received by former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz at his tribute and induction into the Braves Hall of Fame.

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John Smoltz reacts as his number is retired on Friday before the Braves played Toronto.

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