Georgia Tech lights up Bobby Dodd Stadium to honor Hank Aaron

Georgia Tech paid honor to the late Hank Aaron Saturday night, illuminating Bobby Dodd Stadium and Midtown Atlanta with blue stadium lights. The LED lights, which were installed prior to the 2020 season, were turned on at 8 p.m. and stayed lit for 44 minutes, in honor of Aaron’s jersey number with the Braves.

Earlier in the day, the football team also announced its plan to retire its No. 44 jersey this season in homage to Aaron, who died Friday at the age of 86.

About the Author

Friday’s Clean Old-Fashioned Hate is one of the biggest in rivalry’s history

The Yellow Jackets and Bulldogs have 19 combined wins ahead of the showdown at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the most in the history of the series.

55m ago

Injured Georgia Tech starting defensive back out for season

Georgia Tech defensive back Jy Gilmore, a redshirt senior, will miss the rest of the season after being injured in Saturday's game with Pittsburg.

2h ago

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Reflections: Georgia Tech football cracks under pressure

Plus: Porzingis is part-time player for Hawks, Falcons finally found a kicker, Dan Lanning takes shot at SEC.

The Latest

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Sports

Georgia Tech lights up Bobby Dodd Stadium to honor Hank Aaron

Friday’s Clean Old-Fashioned Hate is one of the biggest in rivalry’s history

Injured Georgia Tech starting defensive back out for season

Weekend Reflections: Georgia Tech football cracks under pressure

Friday’s Clean Old-Fashioned Hate is one of the biggest in rivalry’s history

Injured Georgia Tech starting defensive back out for season

Weekend Reflections: Georgia Tech football cracks under pressure

Analysts warn Georgia Power bills will rise if PSC approves data center buildout

GHSA suspends 39 Gainesville football players for brawl that ended playoff game

Here’s when metro Atlanta interstates will be busiest this holiday week