Jan 18 2009
Braves AutographFest set for Saturday
By Bud L. Ellis
braves.today.com
ATLANTA — Fans who want to help out the Atlanta Braves Foundation and collect some autographs from their favorite players will want to circle Saturday on their calendars.
The foundation’s inaugural AutographFest is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Turner Field. For $20, fans can meet players and get autographs from an impressive lineup, including new ace pitcher Derek Lowe.
Also slated to attend are current players Brian McCann, Tim Hudson, Kelly Johnson, Jeff Francoeur, Casey Kotchman, Matt Diaz, Jeff Bennett, Blaine Boyer, Mike Gonzalez, Peter Moylan, Buddy Carlyle, Jo-Jo Reyes, Greg Norton and Josh Anderson. Manager Bobby Cox, and coaches Chino Cadahia, Terry Pendleton, Roger McDowell, Brian Snitker and Allan Butts are scheduled to appear.
Former players on the list include Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, Marquis Grissom, Brian Jordon, Brad Clontz, Jay Howell and Pete Smith. Future Braves in attendance include pitching phenom Tommy Hanson and Jason Heyward.
Want to make sure you get all your favorite’s signatures without the hassle of waiting in line? For $100, fans can purchase an “elite pass” that moves them to the front of the line.
More information: www.braves.com/autographfest
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