Valentine’s Day special: The 20 most beloved Braves ever

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to recognize the one we love.

That can include baseball players. They are people too.

Braves fans have always had favorites, players they loved, since the team re-located here in 1966.

We’ve compiled a list of what may be the 20 most beloved Atlanta Braves ever.

Click on the video above to see if you agree. Bear in mind they are in no particular order.

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