Chipper Jones finished his career as one of 21 members in the 400 Homer-150 Steal Club — Hall of Fame (2018)
Players in the 400 HR-150 SB Club The wheels eventually rusted, but Chipper emerged as a 21-year-old prospect with five …
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Longtime Atlanta Braves exec John Schuerholz scores Atlanta Sports Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award
One of the biggest minds behind the Atlanta Braves will receive the Atlanta Sports Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the …
Chipper Jones qualified as a switch-hitter to hit .300 from both sides of the plate (Hall of Fame)
Qualified switch-hitters to hit .300 from both sides of the plate Chipper Jones owned better numbers from the left side …
Games above .500 for Braves with Chipper Jones (Hall of Fame) in lineup (2018)
Games above .500 for Braves with Chipper Jones in lineup Constructing a roster worthy of “Team Of The Decade” distinction …
Former No. 1 overall pick, Chipper Jones, in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Former No. 1 overall picks in the Baseball Hall of Fame Two years ago, Ken Griffey Jr. became the first …
Chipper Jones (Hall of Fame) — one of the top seven third basemen in baseball history
Chipper Jones (Hall of Fame) unquestionably finds himself among the top seven third basemen in baseball history — the order …
Chipper is in the Hall of Fame — One of a kind (2018)
Well … I never had any doubts. I am sure I will have much to say over the next few …
With a 10-4 victory over Colorado, the Braves win their Division Series (October 7, 1995)
With a 10-4 victory over Colorado on October 7, 1995, the Braves win their Division Series behind the solid pitching …
Alvin Dark ties rookie record for most consecutive hits and becomes rookie of the year (1948)
In a 6-5 victory at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, on June 5, 1948 Phillies’ outfielder Richie Ashburn extends his consecutive hitting …
Fred Toney sits out the season rather than play for the Boston Braves (1922)
1922 was a disastrous year for the Boston Braves. It was Fred Mitchell second season as Manager. They finished eighth …
Fred Mitchell would take over the reigns from George Stallings (1921)
The Boston Braves would radically improve in 1921. Fred Mitchell would take over the reigns from George Stallings. They would …
Atlanta Braves rumors: Is Liberty Media preparing to sell the team?
Now here is some interesting news. I want to believe it primarily because being a Braves fan, the last few …
Jack Slattery doesn’t last long as manager (1928)
The good news is that in 1928 the Braves did not finish last. The Philadelphia Phillies had that honor. The …
The Reds beat the Braves at Riverfront Stadium, 6-1 (May 3, 1975)
The Reds beat the Braves at Riverfront Stadium, 6-1 on May 3, 1975. This made Gary Nolan a winner for …
