Photos: 19 years ago today, Turner Field opened

Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
Turner Field's first Opening Day: April 4, 1997
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Braves catcher Javier Lopez and center fielder Andruw Jones cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the gates for the fans at the Washington street gate as they open at 5:40 p.m. prior to the Braves' first home opener at Turner Field, April 4, 1997, against the Chicago Cubs.