Photos: Braves' first game in Atlanta 50 years ago

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Photos: Braves' first game in Atlanta 50 years ago

Photos from the Braves' first regular-season game in Atlanta on April 12, 1966. The Braves lost to the Pirates 3-2 at Atlanta Stadium.

The Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates line up on the field before the franchise's first regular-season game in Atlanta on April 12, 1966. The Braves lost to the Pirates 3-2 in 13 innings. See the box score by clicking here. AJC file photo

Braves starter Tony Cloninger pitched all 13 innings but got the loss. The fatal blow as a home run by Willie Stargell. AJC file photo

Joe Torre of the Braves is congratulated by the third base coach after hitting a home run. Torre was 2-for-4 with two RBIs. AJC file photo

The Braves' Hank Aaron is ready to hammer a pitch. AJC file photo

Hank Aaron of the Braves takes a mighty swing and connects. Aaron was 1-for-6 in the 13-inning game. AJC file photo

Atlanta mayor Ivan Allen Jr. throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game at Atlanta Stadium. AJC file photo

A Pirates pitcher gets a lecture on the mound. AJC file photo

Braves pitcher Tony Cloninger takes a cut as a hitter. He went 0-for-3. AJC file photo

The Braves' Hank Aaron goes all out but can't reach a Pirates home run. AJC file photo

Pre-game ceremonies take place on the field at Atlanta Stadium. AJC file photo

Braves catcher Joe Torre takes a pitch. AJC file photo

Second baseman Frank Bolling of the Braves was 1-for-5 at the plate. AJC file photo

Bill Mazeroski of the Pirates tries to leg out a hit. AJC file photo

Another view of the pre-game ceremonies. AJC file photo

Braves second baseman Frank Bolling throws the ball back to pitcher Tony Cloninger. AJC file photo

Pre-game ceremonies take place on the field at Atlanta Stadium. AJC file photo

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The Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates line up on the field before the franchise's first regular-season game in Atlanta on April 12, 1966. The Braves lost to the Pirates 3-2 in 13 innings. See the box score by clicking here. AJC file photo

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