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Can you guess who’s throwing out the honorary first pitch at SunTrust Park opener?

Braves legend Hank Aaron taking in SunTrust Park with Braves Chairman and CEO Terry McGuirk in September. Aaron to throw out the first pitch at Sun Trust Park on Friday night.
Braves legend Hank Aaron taking in SunTrust Park with Braves Chairman and CEO Terry McGuirk in September. Aaron to throw out the first pitch at Sun Trust Park on Friday night.

Braves legend Hank Aaron is expected to throw out the honorary first pitch to cap pre-game activities opening SunTrust Park on Friday night.

The celebration of the park’s opening will also included a welcoming home of fellow Braves legends Bobby Cox, Tom Glavine, Chipper Jones, Dale Murphy, Phil Niekro and John Smoltz, according to a Braves news release.

Friday marks the first-regular season game when the braves take on the San Diego Padres.

The sold-out game starts at 7:35 p.m., but fans are asked to be in their seats by 6:30 p.m. for the pre-game ceremony.

Interested in learning more about Aaron? Visit the interactive Georgia Sports Hall of Fame on Cherry Street in Macon.

Becky Purser: 478-256-9559, @BecPurser

This story was originally published April 13, 2017 at 2:44 PM with the headline "Can you guess who’s throwing out the honorary first pitch at SunTrust Park opener?."

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