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Braves to host UGA Night against Rangers

A freshly painted tomahawk is shown on the grass as former UGA second baseman Chance Veazey greets officials before the Atlanta Braves' exhibition game against the Chicago White Sox in an exhibition game at Turner Field Friday night in Atlanta, Ga., April 2, 2010. Veazey was paralyzed in an accident last fall.

Credit: Jason Getz / jgetz@ajc.com

Credit: Jason Getz / jgetz@ajc.com

A freshly painted tomahawk is shown on the grass as former UGA second baseman Chance Veazey greets officials before the Atlanta Braves' exhibition game against the Chicago White Sox in an exhibition game at Turner Field Friday night in Atlanta, Ga., April 2, 2010. Veazey was paralyzed in an accident last fall.
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Aug 29, 2017

In honor of former University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley’s 85th birthday, the Atlanta Braves will hold UGA Night at SunTrust Park on Sept. 4.

Dooley will be the Leader of the Chop during Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers which begins at 7:35 p.m.

Fans are able to purchase three different ticket packages for Monday’s game against the Rangers:

  • Hank Aaron Terrace $80 (Tickets include food and non-alcoholic beverages that will be served 90 minutes before first pitch until the 7th inning.)
  • Home Run Porch: $32
  • Grandstand Reserved: $18

Certain ticket packages will include a Braves and UGA branded hat.

To purchase tickets for SunTrust Park's UGA night, visit the Braves official website.

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