Atlanta Braves unveil Nike City Connect jersey that pays tribute to Hank Aaron and the city of Atlanta
Team debuts uniform Saturday, April 8 to mark the anniversary of Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th home run; City Connect merchandise goes on sale Saturday, April 1 at the Braves Clubhouse Store at Truist ParkMarch 27th, 2023ATLANTA (March 27, 2023) – Today, the Atlanta Braves unveiled their Nike City Connect uniform, which the team will debut when they take on the San Diego Padres on Saturday, April 8. The Braves will wear the City Connect jerseys every Saturday home game for the remainder of the 2023 season.The jersey is a modernized classic, celebrating the enduring character and legacy of the one and only Hank Aaron. Inspired by the iconic 1974 Braves uniform, the design pays tribute to the year that Aaron hit home run 715 to break Babe Ruth’s record and solidify his place among baseball royalty. Nods to Aaron throughout the jersey pay tribute to his legacy and impact on the Braves, Atlanta, Major League Baseball, and the country, and marry iconic moments from the Braves’ history...