He’s really one of the best out there, and it’s been a pleasure having him cover our team for so many years.” Here’s another factoid from the Braves organization about Dowdle we’ll wager you didn’t know: "Dowdle is originally from Atlanta and attended the University of Georgia where, in his freshman year, he played forward for the basketball team. He then transferred to Georgia State, where he was a pitcher for the baseball team in his junior and senior years, before graduating in 1972. While at Georgia State, Dowdle also worked part time with the Atlanta Braves ground crew." So, what do you think Braves fans? Full Article at Atlanta Journal Constitution Blogs