“he loved baseball.”ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta is mourning the loss of a beloved legend in baseball.
Levi Walker, Jr., known by the community as Atlanta Braves mascot Chief Noc-A-Homa, died Friday afternoon with family by his side. Walker served as the Braves’ mascot from 1966 to 1985 and became famous for doing a dance on the pitcher’s mound before games and interacting with fans and players.
In July 2022, the 80-year-old chief was rushed to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center after his health began declining.
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“I’ve been blessed by the fans to be the mascot for the Atlanta Braves,” Chief Noc-A-Homa said last year.