The Braves 400 Fan Club is hosting its annual winter banquet and fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center. This year's theme is "Braves in the Baseball Hall of Fame." A gala reception, silent auction and raffle begin at 5 p.m. with the awards dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. Former Braves announcer Pete Van Wieren will be the emcee.
A number of awards will be given by the Braves 400 Fan Club and the Atlanta Braves. Presentations include the Phil Niekro College Scholarship to Reinhardt University. The 2013 Metro Atlanta Co-Players of the Year will be presented to Clint Frazier from Loganville High School and Austin Meadows from Grayson High School. Zane Evans and Kyle Wren from Georgia Tech will share the Jason Varitek Most Outstanding Scholar Athlete in Georgia award. Other 400 Fan Club awards include the Luke Appling Nostalgia Award to former New York Yankees and Druid Hills High School star Ron Blomberg. Awards for outstanding performances by Braves minor league players in 2013 will be presented to Lucas Sims, Josh Elander, Todd Cunningham, and Mississippi Braves manager Aaron Holbert.
The Braves 400 Fan Club supports baseball at all levels in the community. Ticket purchase deadline is Jan. 21. Info/reservations: www.braves400.org or 770-416-4539.
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