Legends return for the fourth annual Atlanta Braves Alumni Weekend

ATLANTA - The legends of the game will return to Turner Field for the Atlanta Braves fourth annual Alumni Weekend June 28-30, when the Braves take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. More than 50 former Braves players are scheduled to return to relive the memories and meet the fans that have cheered them on throughout the years.

On Friday, June 28, former third baseman Chipper Jones will be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame at a sold out luncheon held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. That night, the hallowed No. 10 will be the 11^th number retired by the Braves during a special on-field ceremony beginning at 7:00 p.m. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:55 p.m. in order not to miss a minute of the action.

"The Braves Alumni Weekend is a unique opportunity for fans to see the stars they grew up cheering for," said Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz. "We cherish the legacies of our former players and are excited to welcome them back each season, especially this year as we honor one of our greats, Chipper Jones."

Prior to Friday night's game, Braves alumni will meet and greet with fans for an autograph session from 5:30-6:30 p.m. throughout the ball park. Attendees scheduled to appear:

Jose Alvarez, Andy Ashby, Paul Assenmacher, Steve Avery, Steve Bedrosian, Mike Bell, Mike Bielecki, Sid Bream, Brad Clontz, Adrian Devine, Johnny Estrada, Marvin Freeman, Ron Gant, Jesse Garcia, Tom Glavine, Marquis Grissom, Chris Hammond, Terry Harper, Darren Holmes, Randy Johnson, Clarence Jones, Brian Jordan, Ryan Klesko, Charlie Leibrandt, Keith Lockhart, Javy Lopez, Leo Mazzone, Greg McMichael, Damian Moss, Dale Murphy, Jim Nash, Denny Neagle, CJ Nitkowski, Greg Olson, Marty Perez, Curtis Pride, Ron Reed, Pete Smith, Zane Smith, Craig Skok and Mark Wohlers.

On Saturday, fans will have the opportunity to watch a matchup of legendary proportions as alumni faceoff for the Legends Softball Game at 2:10 p.m. Gates will open at 1:00 p.m. and fans are invited to watch alumni batting practice and team introductions prior to the softball game. Scheduled to take the field:

Jose Alvarez, Andy Ashby, Steve Avery, Steve Bedrosian, Mike Bell, Mike Bielecki, Sid Bream, Tony Brizzolara, Brad Clontz, Johnny Estrada, Marvin Freeman, Jesse Garcia, Luiz Gomez, Chris Hammond, Terry Harper, Randy Johnson, Clarence Jones, Ryan Klesko, Charlie Leibrandt, Keith Lockhart, Greg McMichael, Damian Moss, Jim Nash, Denny Neagle, CJ Nitkowski, Greg Olson, Marty Perez, Curtis Pride, Craig Skok, Pete Smith, Zane Smith, John Smoltz and Mark Wohlers.

Braves alumni will return on Sunday for photo sessions in Fan Plaza beginning at 11:30 a.m. Scheduled to appear:

Jose Alvarez, Andy Ashby, Steve Avery, Steve Bedrosian, Mike Bell, Sid Bream, Tony Brizzolara, Brad Clontz, Adrian Devine, Johnny Estrada, Marvin Freeman, Marquis Grissom, Chris Hammond, Terry Harper, Randy Johnson, Clarence Jones, Javy Lopez, Greg McMichael, Damian Moss, Jim Nash, Denny Neagle, CJ Nitkowski, Greg Olson, Marty Perez, Curtis Pride, Craig Skok and Zane Smith.

For additional information and a full lineup of events, please visit www.braves.com/alumni. Alumni appearances are subject to change. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting braves.com/tickets, the Braves Ticket Office at Turner Field, the Braves Clubhouse Store at the CNN Center, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 1-800-745-3000.