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Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium imploded 29 years ago today

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium imploded 29 years ago today
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On August 2, 1997, Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was imploded to make way for Turner Field. Opened in 1965, the stadium was home to the Braves and Falcons and hosted many historical events. Among these was Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run in 1974. After the Braves' final game in 1996, plans were initiated to transform the stadium's site into parking for the new venue. Today, Center Parc Stadium occupies the location, where remnants of the original outfield wall remain.

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  • •Stadium opened in 1965 at a cost of $18 million.
  • •Hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics baseball events.
  • •Hank Aaron set the all-time home run record there in 1974.
  • •Turner Field opened in 1997 after the stadium's demolition.
  • •Center Parc Stadium now occupies the site of the old stadium.
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  • 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — On this day: Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was imploded, making way for Turner Field
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Twenty-nine years ago today, the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was imploded, making way for what would become Turner Field.

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