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William B. Hartsfield
Mayor of Atlanta who served six terms, longer than any other person in that city's history. -
Atlanta Hawks
The 3rd professional sports team as Atlanta as their home. -
Ivan Allen Jr.
Mayor of Atlanta serving 8 years, from 1962 to 1970. -
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta falcons became the first professional football team in the city of Atlanta, and the 15th NFL franchise in existence. -
Atlanta Braves
after 77 years in Boston, and 13 in Milwaukee, the braves moved to Atlanta, Georgia to begin in the 1966 Major League baseball season.