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Hispanic Heritage Braves History
Franco's faith key to long career
When Julio Franco was rescued from the oblivion of the Mexican League in the 2001 season, few knew exactly what to expect. Even Braves manager Bobby Cox wondered. Full story »
Dreams come true for Escobar
Yunel Escobar is often reluctant to talk about his escape from Cuba. Some of the memories still haunt him. Full story »
Perez adjusting to coaching role
Eddie Perez had an 11-year career spent primarily with the Braves. Now the bullpen coach with Atlanta, Perez has seen his role change drastically, and he is still warming to the change. Full story »
• Martinez's legacy not without obstacles
• Carty still loves the Braves
• Franco back in the bigs
• Lopez enjoyed happy homecoming
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Furcal homers to beat the Astros
Oct. 07, 2004 -- Atlanta's Rafael Furcal hits a walk-off home run in Game 2 of the 2004 Division series against Houston. 350K
 

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Edgar Renterķa
Edgar Enrique Renterķa was born August 7, 1975 in Barranquilla, Colombia. Edgar attended Instituto Los Alpes High School in Barranquilla, and now he plays short stop in Major League Baseball. Renteria was the first Colombian to play in the World Series.

Danny Bautista Rafael Belliard
Juan Berenger Wilson Betemit
Henry Blanco Pedro Borbon
Francisco Cabrera Rico Carty
Vinny Castilla Orlando Cepeda
Roman Colon Johnny Estrada
Julio Franco Rafael Furcal
Andres Galarraga Jesse Garcia
Ozzie Guillen Javy Lopez
Dennis Martinez Brayan Pena
Tony Pena Eddie Perez
Marty Perez Martin Prado
Horacio Ramirez Edgar Renteria
Rudy Seanez Rafael Soriano
Jorge Sosa Steve Torrealba
Oscar Villarreal Ozzie Virgil