Fan rocks Rocker jersey

Braves fan wears controversial throwback

MIAMI – An Atlanta Braves fan wore a controversial jersey to Marlins Park on Monday.

The Braves fan was seen on Fox Sports Florida wearing a John Rocker #49 throwback jersey.

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The controversial closer pitched for the Braves in the mid-90s.

He got into trouble after controversial remarks he made about taking the subway in New York City.

Rocker's remarks published in December of 1999 offended several groups.

He later apologized.


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David Lang is executive producer of the Local 10 sports department.

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