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George Altison; co-founded Boston Braves group

George Altison, co-founder of The Boston Braves Historical Society, grew up two blocks from Braves Field. A plaque was placed at the site of the old ballpark. George Altison, co-founder of The Boston Braves Historical Society, grew up two blocks from Braves Field. A plaque was placed at the site of the old ballpark. (Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff/File 2003)
By Marvin Pave
Globe Correspondent / June 23, 2009

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As a 10-year-old Boston Braves baseball fan and loyal member of the team’s “Knothole Gang,’’ George Altison paid 50 cents in annual dues for admission to the left field pavilion at Braves Field, two blocks from his home in Allston. (Full article: 897 words)

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