Photos: The champion Braves return home with World Series trophy

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Photos: The champion Braves return home with World Series trophy

The Braves return to Atlanta as champions Wednesday after winning Game 6 of the World Series a day earlier.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman displays the World Series trophy after exiting the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Atlanta Braves land at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after beating the Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series. The Braves are welcomed home by fans and airport employees. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Atlanta Braves land at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after beating the Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series. The Braves are welcomed home by fans and airport employees. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Atlanta Braves land at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after beating the Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series. The Braves are welcomed home by fans and airport employees. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario is seen Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Atlanta Braves land at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after beating the Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series. The Braves are welcomed home by fans and airport employees. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Delta employees apply a banner to the side of the plane carrying the Atlanta Braves players and their families Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Atlanta Braves land at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after beating the Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series. The Braves are welcomed home by fans and airport employees. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson (right) acknowledges crowds gathered at Hartsfield-Jackson Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 to welcome the 2021 World Series champions home. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea arrive at Hartsfield-Jackson Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after returning from the 2021 World Series. The Braves are welcomed home by fans and airport employees. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Atlanta Braves land at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after beating the Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series. The Braves are welcomed home by fans and airport employees. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Atlanta Braves land at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after beating the Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series. The Braves are welcomed home by fans and airport employees. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Atlanta Braves land at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after beating the Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series. The Braves are welcomed home by fans and airport employees. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Delta employees take photos with Braves mascot Blooper prior to the Atlanta Braves arrival Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after winning the 2021 World Series. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

`Delta employees take photos prior to the Atlanta Braves arrival Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after winning the 2021 World Series. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Freddie Freeman, his wife Chelsea, and his son Charlie are greeted by Delta CEO Ed Bastian (right) after arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman displays his World Series trophy to fans after exiting the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Atlanta Braves land at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after beating the Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series. The Braves are welcomed home by fans and airport employees. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Delta Airline employees wait to welcome home the Atlanta Braves as they return to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 after beating the Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series. The Braves are welcomed home by fans and airport employees. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman displays the World Series trophy after exiting the plane at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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