House Resolution 278
By: Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Tarvin of the 2nd, Jasperse of the 11th, Hatchett of the
155th, Dempsey of the 13th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating Leo Mazzone upon his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame has recently announced its Class of 2025
inductees, with the 69th Annual Induction Ceremony set to take place on February 21 and
22, 2025, in Macon, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Leo Mazzone, one of the most influential pitching coaches in Major League
Baseball history, has been selected for induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in
recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the sport; and
WHEREAS, he served as the Atlanta Braves' pitching coach from 1990 to 2005,
orchestrating one of the most dominant pitching rotations in baseball history and mentoring
Hall of Famers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz to sustained excellence; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, the Braves secured 14 consecutive division titles and
captured the 1995 World Series, earning its well-deserved reputation as one of the most
successful franchises of the era; and
WHEREAS, known for his innovative coaching methods, including his emphasis on frequent
throwing between starts, Leo Mazzone revolutionized the way pitchers prepared for
competition and left a lasting impact on the game; and
WHEREAS, his dedication, expertise, and ability to maximize the potential of his pitchers
earned him widespread respect throughout the baseball community, culminating in his
induction into the Braves Hall of Fame in 2022; and
WHEREAS, the induction of Leo Mazzone into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is a fitting
tribute to his legacy as a visionary coach and a key architect of one of baseball's greatest
dynasties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body congratulate Leo Mazzone upon his induction into the Georgia
Sports Hall of Fame and extend the most sincere best wishes for future health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Leo
Mazzone.