ATLANTA -- Walter Banks served as an usher at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium before the Braves came to town, and over the course of the past 50-plus years, he's become a beloved figure whose kindness has enriched the lives of countless fans.
Throughout the Braves' final year at Turner Field, Banks was repeatedly asked whether he would be present in 2017 for SunTrust Park's inaugural season. The 77-year-old Atlanta native could not answer that question until the Braves recently informed him that they have partnered with Uber to provide him free transportation to and from every game that will be played at the new stadium's Cobb County location.