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What Atlanta sports team has the ugliest ugly sweater?

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By AJC Sports
Dec 16, 2016

Ugly Christmas sweaters have become as seasonal tradition as steeped as eggnog.

Why? Blame Clark Griswold.

No matter the root, sports franchises have been cashing in on the fad, selling tacky the tacky garments.

With the holidays just around the corner we ask: Which Atlanta sports team would win an ugly sweater contest? (Make sure to log your vote, and if you own one of these, you must confess.)

1. Atlanta Braves, marked down to $50.99 at mlbshop.com

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2. Atlanta Hawks, $69.99 at store.nba.com

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3. Atlanta Falcons, $69.99 at nflshop.com

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4. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, reduced to $55 at TipsyElves

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5. Georgia Bulldogs, marked down to $41.24 at Fanatics

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6. Georgia State, $34 at Georgia State bookstores

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Credit: Isaza, Rudolf (CMG-Atlanta)

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Credit: Isaza, Rudolf (CMG-Atlanta)

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