Stadium Songs: Atlanta Braves
August, 6, 2012
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By Andrew Pentis | ESPN The Magazine
Andy Hayt/Getty ImagesDeion Sanders' stint with the Atlanta Braves sparked a new tradition that's still alive today.We decided to find out the one song that each team relies on to get fans on their feet.
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Song: “The Tomahawk Chop”
Tradition: Played “because something great has happened or is about to happen,” game entertainment director Scott Cunningham says.
Fun facts:
• The Turner Field faithful make an ax-chopping motion in unison, as the wordless war chant plays over the loudspeakers.
• Fans started the chant and motion reminiscent of the Florida State fight song during the 1991 season because former Seminole Deion Sanders was the Braves' center fielder.
• Unlike most stadium songs, this one isn’t only inspiration for the home team; it’s also intimidation for the opposition.
Bonus music:
• John Denver’s “Country Boy” in the seventh inning.
• Ray Charles' “Georgia on My Mind” as walk-out music.


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