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    Atlanta Braves All-Time Greats
    Atlanta Braves All-Time Greats
    Atlanta Braves All-Time Greats
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    Atlanta Braves All-Time Greats

    By Brendan Flynn

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    Tracing their roots back to the early days of the National League, the Braves called Boston and Milwaukee home before settling in Atlanta, where they became one of the league’s most dominant teams in the 1990s. From the legends of the game to today’s superstars, get to know the players who've made the Braves one of MLB’s top teams through the years.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNorth Star Editions
    Release dateJan 1, 2021
    ISBN9781634943437
    Atlanta Braves All-Time Greats
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    Brendan Flynn

    Brendan Flynn is a San Francisco resident and an author of numerous children’s books. In addition to writing about sports, Flynn also enjoys competing in triathlons, Scrabble tournaments, and chili cook-offs.

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