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Remembering Albert Hall: The Former Braves Speedster Passes Away at 67 🕊️
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⚾ Remembering Albert Hall: The Man Who Made History in Atlanta 🪓
The baseball world is tipping its cap today as we mourn the loss of a true Atlanta Braves fixture. Albert Hall, the speedy outfielder who etched his name into the franchise record books, has passed away at the age of 67. 🕊️
While he may not have been a Hall of Fame household name, for those who bleed Braves blue, Albert Hall represents a legendary moment in time that stood untouched for decades.
🌟 A Once-in-a-Century Performance
Every ballplayer dreams of “The Cycle”—hitting a single, double, triple, and home run in a single game. On September 23, 1987, against the Houston Astros, Albert Hall didn’t just dream it; he lived it. 🏃💨
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1st Inning: A leadoff single to get the engines started. 👟
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5th Inning: A clutch double. ⚾
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6th Inning: A towering solo home run to knot the game at 4-4. 💣
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9th Inning: The rarest piece of the puzzle—a triple to complete the cycle! 🚩
The Significance: Before that night, a Braves player hadn’t hit for the cycle in 77 years. He was the first-ever player to do it in an Atlanta uniform. It would take another 21 years (until 2008) for another Brave to repeat the feat. For nearly a century of franchise history, Hall stood alone as the gold standard of versatility.
⚡ The “Speed Demon” of the 80s
Albert Hall wasn’t just about that one night in September. He was a homegrown talent, drafted in the 6th round out of Birmingham, Alabama, back in 1977. 🏗️
He spent 12 years within the Braves organization, becoming a symbol of loyalty and hard work. While his Major League stats show 67 career steals, his minor league tenure was a masterclass in baserunning—he swiped a staggering 455 bases in the minors! 💨
Between the big leagues and the farm system, Hall retired with over 500 professional stolen bases. If he was on first, he was practically already on second.
📊 A Career Year to Remember (1987)
The 1987 season was undoubtedly Albert’s masterpiece. In just 92 games, he posted numbers that showed exactly what he was capable of:
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Batting Average: .284 📈
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Stolen Bases: 33 (Nearly half of his career total in one season!)
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OPS: .770
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Clutch Factor: He ended his historic “Cycle” game by scoring the winning run on a wild pitch. Talk about a flair for the dramatic! 🎭
🕊️ Gone But Not Forgotten
Albert Hall played 355 games for the Braves before a brief stint with the Pirates in 1989. While the cause of death has not been disclosed, his impact on the Atlanta community and the history of the game is crystal clear.
He reminded us that on any given night, any player can become a legend. Whether it was his blazing speed on the basepaths or that historic night at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, Albert Hall gave Braves fans memories that will last forever.
Rest in peace, Albert. Once a Brave, always a Brave. 🪓❤️
🗣️ Join the Conversation
Do you remember watching Albert Hall play? Or perhaps you were there for his historic cycle in ’87? Share your favorite memories of #22 in the comments below! 👇
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