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Article: Braves' outfielder Justice faces lengthy shoulder rehab. (Atlanta Braves player David Justice undergoes surgery to repair shoulder ligaments but will be ready for spring training in 1997)(Brief Article)
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- Jet
- Article date:
- June 10, 1996
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It appears that Atlanta Braves outfielder David Justice will be ready for spring training next year-that's the word from the Braves' team doctor after the star outfielder underwent surgery for three hours to repair ligaments in his right shoulder.
Justice, 31, recently aggravated the injured shoulder swinging at a pitch from Pittsburgh's Denny Neagle and opted for surgery to repair it (JET, June 3). But his rehabilitation will be a lengthy one.
"I anticipate him being ready for participation in spring training, but ...