Atlanta Braves taking World Series trophy on 151-stop tour through the south

WLOS — The Atlanta Braves are packing up their World Series trophy and celebrating on the road with 151-stop throughout Braves Country to commemorate 151 years of Braves baseball.

The tour features stops in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina and North Carolina.

Fans are invited to come out and take photos with the trophy and enjoy programming by the Braves entertainment teams, alumni and more at select locations.

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The tour begins on Tuesday, February 15 at Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta from 11:30am - 3pm. Fans are invited to take photos with the coveted 2021 World Series Trophy while enjoying music and entertainment with the Atlanta Braves Heavy Hitters and BLOOPER, and hearing reflections on the momentous 2021 season.

“We felt the tremendous support of Braves Country throughout the season and particularly in the Postseason, and we are taking this Championship on the road to fans across the Southeast so that they can share in the joy and celebration of this historic victory,” said Derek Schiller, President & CEO of the Atlanta Braves.

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A small selection of confirmed tour stops include:

• Gresham Park Baseball Complex in Dekalb Co., GA for the Morehouse College baseball season opener against Tuskegee University on February 20
• Cherokee, NC with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for an event with local high school baseball and softball teams on March 12
• Braves Country Battles Championship Tournament in Alpharetta, GA on July 9
• Gwinnett Braves, Mississippi Braves, Rome Braves and Augusta GreenJackets

Additional highlights of the tour will include visits to Mobile, AL, the birthplace of Henry “Hank” Aaron, Cairo, GA, the birthplace of Jackie Robinson and many more.

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“Truist is excited to be part of the World Series Trophy Tour and celebrate the World Champions across Braves Country,” said Joe Smith, Head of Sports and Entertainment Marketing at Truist. “It’s been incredible to be part of this historic year with the Atlanta Braves, and we can’t wait to make more great memories with Braves fans during the tour.”

Some stops will require online pre-registration. Visit www.Braves.com/TrophyTour to learn more about the Atlanta Braves World Champions Trophy Tour Presented by Truist and pre-register for select stops.