Photos: Braves World Series Game 1, Oct. 21, 1995

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Photos: Braves World Series Game 1, Oct. 21, 1995

Twenty years ago, the Braves began their journey toward their first World Series title in Atlanta, facing the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA Atlanta Braves during the players' introduction, World Series Game One, 1995 Jonathan Newton/AJC Staff

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA Opening night of the World Series at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on October 21, 1995. (AJC Staff Photo/Eric Williams)

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA FULTON COUNTY STADIUM: Ted Turner,left, is shown with his wife, Jane Fonda, and former President Jimmy Carter before game 1 of the World Series. Jonathan Newton/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA: Thousands of flashbulbs go off as Braves' starter Greg Maddux throws the first pitch of the 1995 World Series in Atlanta 10/21. This timed exposure picture was made with a radio controlled remote camera at 4-seconds. (AJC photo/David Tulis)

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA Sandy Bowling of Florence, Ala. yells for her favorite Braves as they come out prior to the start of Game One. MARLENE KARAS/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA Greg Maddux pitches in game 1 of the World Series. (AJC photo/Jonathan Newton)

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA WORLD SERIES PITCHERS-Brave's game 1 starter Greg Maddux on the bench between innings late in game 1. (AJC photo/David Tulis)

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA Braves' Jeff Blauser sits in the dugout during game one of the World Series. (AJC photo/David Tulis) 10/95

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA Rafael Belliard sacrifices the runner over allowing Dave Justice to score in the bottom of the 7th, World Series Game One, 1995 Jonathan Newton/AJC Staff

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA David Justice crosses home plate after Belliard sacrifices, World Series Game One, 1995 Jonathan Newton/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA Greg Maddux pitches a complete game in World Series Game One, 1995 Jonathan Newton/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA First pitch of the World Series Championship baseball games at Fulton County Stadium where the Cleveland Indians played the Atlanta Braves. ERIC WILLIAMS/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA Dave Justice fouls a ball off his leg in the 2nd inning, World Series Game One, 1995 DAVID TULIS/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA Braves Manager Bobby Cox disputes a bad call, World Series Game One, 1995 Jonathan Newton/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA Kenny Lofton steals third base, World Series Game One, 1995 Jonathan Newton/AJC Staff

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA Fred McGriff takes Orel Hershiser deep in the 2nd inning of World Series Game One, 1995 Frank Niemeir/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA Kenny Lofton steals third base, World Series Game One, 1995 Frank Niemier/AJC STAFF

OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA The Atlanta Braves celebrate after beating the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in Game 1 at the World Series in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 21, 1995. The Braves take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)

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OCTOBER 21, 1995 ATLANTA Atlanta Braves during the players' introduction, World Series Game One, 1995 Jonathan Newton/AJC Staff

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