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Chipper Jones connected on a pair of two-run homers, covering both sides of the plate — Game 4 NLDS — Oct 4, 2003

May 11, 2019

The Braves’ incredible run of 15 straight division titles (1991-2005; minus the 1994 strike season), this 2003 NLDS vs. the …

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Video of the Braves 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians — October 21, 1995

April 16, 2019

Atlanta ace Greg Maddux pitched a two-hit complete game victory in his first World Series appearance (and just the fifteenth two-hitter in …

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Braves blister the Marlins 13-4 — April 6, 2003

April 4, 2019

The Atlanta Braves didn’t take long to shrug off their lopsided 17-1 loss from the day before. Chipper Jones had a two-run single …

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Chipper Jones and Atlanta’s 1995 Postseason Run To Glory

March 30, 2019

In the first year of Major League Baseball’s wild-card round (National League Division Series), the rookie Jones belted two homers …

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“I didn’t get all of it, but I got enough, … I’m just happy that it came in a big spot.” ~Chipper Jones

March 29, 2019

We’ve all had that sense of things as we watch a clutch hit or homerun. We are nervous. Will it …

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Braves Legend Chipper Jones Reveals Why He Never Took Steroids

March 21, 2019

Steroid use in baseball nearly destroyed the integrity of the game. Those who participated deserve the full shunning of all …

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Chipper’s Last Stand — September 2, 2012

March 12, 2019

On September 2, 2012, Jones launched his final home run in the majors—a crazy-good, three-run walkoff shot in the ninth …

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Chipper Jones 2012 Home Runs 

February 26, 2019

2012 was Chipper Jones last year in baseball. One of the greatest switch hitters ever. Check out all of his …

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“It never feels good, but I’ve had a couple of heartbreakers where I could have won the game, but instead ended the season, … You learn from that.” ~Chipper Jones

January 4, 2019

Baseball is a game of lots of ups and downs. It is a battle between the pitcher and batter. The …

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Chipper Jones 2000 All-Star Game in Atlanta — Going 3 for 3 — July 11, 2000

November 7, 2018

Jones belted the only homer at Turner Field that night (off James Baldwin)—an opposite-field blast (left-center) which tied the game …

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“We can bunt guys over. But we’re built on power. That’s American baseball.” ~Chipper Jones

November 1, 2018

This quote from Chipper is true. It is slightly sad though that baseball is all about power now. I love …

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Jones crushed the game-clinching homer off Astros closer Billy Wagner in Game 1 — October 9, 2001

September 26, 2018

2001 NLDS vs. Houston In the opening round of the NL postseason, Jones crushed the game-clinching homer off Astros closer …

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Atlanta Braves win Game 1 of the World Series 3-2 against the Indians — October 21, 1995

September 14, 2018

The 1995 World Series was the 91st edition of Major League Baseball’s championship series, a best-of-seven playoff played between the …

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Chipper Jones goes first in the 1990 MLB draft

September 4, 2018

In the spring of 1990, the Braves (averaged 67.3 victories from 1984-89) were mocked nationally for passing on prep pitcher …

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Chipper collects his first hit in the World Series game 2 — October 22, 1995

August 25, 2018

Chipper Jones doubles off Dennis Martinez in the bottom of the 1st inning for his first career World Series hit.

Jones homers twice in postseason debut in NLDS Game 1– October 3, 1995

August 17, 2018

Chipper Jones hits two home runs on October 3, 1995, including a go-ahead homer in the top of the ninth, …

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Chipper Jones — Rolling Through The Reels — March 3, 1997

August 11, 2018

Classic interview with Chipper from March 3, 1997. Shares his thoughts on the Hall of Fame. Amazing insight just a …

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Chipper Jones High School Baseball Highlights

August 2, 2018

During his freshman year, Jones was a starting pitcher and shortstop for Taylor High School. During the same year, he …

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Chipper Jones inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame — His acceptance speech

July 30, 2018

I was able to see this live. The timing worked out perfectly for me. What a great speech. Very well …

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What are some of the greatest moments of Chipper Jones Hall of Fame career?

July 29, 2018

It is a wonderful day to celebrate as Chipper Jones will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Below are …

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Chipper Jones on preparing for his moment at the podium at Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony 

July 28, 2018

It is going to happen on Sunday. I am so excited. It will be awesome. It will be Sunday July …

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Georgia girl Lauren Alaina with a legendary moment with her dad and the Braves’ Chipper Jones 

July 27, 2018

Georgia native Lauren Alaina got the chance to realize a dream, as she played the Atlanta Braves’ new Suntrust Park with Jason Aldean, Hootie …

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Freddie Freeman tells the tale of Chipper Jones’ heroic snowmageddon rescue — January 28, 2014

July 25, 2018

Chipper Jones is retired from baseball, but that didn’t keep him from helping out a former Atlanta Braves teammate on January 28, 2014. …

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Chipper Jones becomes just the third switch-hitter in major league history to hit 400 career home runs — June 5, 2008

July 16, 2018

Joining Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray on June 5, 2008, Chipper Jones becomes just the third switch-hitter in major league …

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2003 NLDS Game 4: Chipper Jones homers from both sides of plate — October 4, 2003

June 26, 2018

On October 4, 2003, Chipper Jones homers from both sides of the plate in the Braves’ 6-4 win over the …

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Chipper homers twice off Randy Johnson — September 5, 2000

June 14, 2018

Chipper Jones, at Turner Field, hits two two-run home runs off Randy Johnson on September 5, 2000. The first was in …

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Chipper Jones addresses NL All-Stars before the game

June 7, 2018

Chipper was an eight time All-Star (1996–1998, 2000, 2001, 2008, 2011, 2012)  In total he had 18 at bats with an average of .429. Pretty amazing.

Chipper Jones’s Last Year Video Highlights (2012)

May 24, 2018

Here are some great video highlights from Chipper’s last year in 2012. On March 22, 2012, the Braves announced that …

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Who DIDN’t vote for Chipper Jones?

May 17, 2018

The truth comes out. There are 250 votes made public for the Hall of Fame. He got 97.2% of the …

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Chipper Jones: Mets Were My Biggest Rival 

May 10, 2018

Chipper Jones joins Over the Line (OTL) to give his opinions on steroid use during his playing career, bow hunting …

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John Smoltz Talks Chipper Jones, Baseball Hall of Fame

May 1, 2018

Former Atlanta Braves hurler John Smoltz joined Dukes & Bell to talk about the upcoming Hall of Fame announcement and …

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Chipper Jones interview: 19-year career with the Atlanta Braves with Mark DeRosa

March 29, 2018

Mark DeRosa at Baseball Nation interviews Chipper. DeRosa was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 7th round (212th overall) of the 1996 Major …

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The Cardinals, in the first NL one-game winner-take-all wild-card playoff, beat the hometown Braves, 6-3 ( October 6, 2012)

March 15, 2018

The Cardinals, in the first NL one-game winner-take-all wild-card playoff on October 6, 2012, beat the hometown Braves, 6-3, in …

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Chipper Jones On his book “Ballplayer” (Hall of Fame – 2018)

February 20, 2018

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones—one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history—shares his remarkable story, while capturing the magic …

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John Smoltz: ‘The Success Of The Atlanta Braves Won’t Be Duplicated’ 

February 15, 2018

I am a big fan of the Atlanta Braves. What they did by winning 14 division championships is stunning. I …

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See highlights from Chipper’s career — Hall of Fame 2018

February 9, 2018

The Braves show a Chipper Jones tribute video which showcases various highlights from his illustrious career

Chipper Jones — Players to hit 40 percent above league average in 10,000-plus career plate appearances (Hall of Fame)

February 7, 2018

Players to hit 40 percent above league average in 10,000-plus career plate appearances If there is ever any doubt that …

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Chipper Jones, Hall of Famer, is a power hitter with more walks than strikeouts in past 30 years (2018)

February 5, 2018

Power hitters with more walks than strikeouts in past 30 years It is generally accepted as fact in 2018 that …

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Chipper is one of 35 Live-Ball Era players to reach base at least 40 percent of the time in 5,000 or more plate appearances (Hall of Fame)

February 3, 2018

.401: Career on-base percentage Blame Chipper Jones 14.2 career walk rate, which ranks 12th all-time among players with 10,000 or …

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Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is one of a handful of players in Atlanta Braves history to win MVP Award

February 1, 2018

Players in Atlanta Braves history to win MVP Award Dale Murphy. Terry Pendleton. Chipper Jones. With John Evers, Robert Elliot …

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Chipper Jones finished his career as one of 21 members in the 400 Homer-150 Steal Club — Hall of Fame (2018)

January 30, 2018

Players in the 400 HR-150 SB Club The wheels eventually rusted, but Chipper emerged as a 21-year-old prospect with five …

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Chipper Jones qualified as a switch-hitter to hit .300 from both sides of the plate (Hall of Fame)

January 28, 2018

Qualified switch-hitters to hit .300 from both sides of the plate Chipper Jones owned better numbers from the left side …

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Games above .500 for Braves with Chipper Jones (Hall of Fame) in lineup (2018)

January 27, 2018

Games above .500 for Braves with Chipper Jones in lineup Constructing a roster worthy of “Team Of The Decade” distinction …

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Former No. 1 overall pick, Chipper Jones, in the Baseball Hall of Fame

January 26, 2018

Former No. 1 overall picks in the Baseball Hall of Fame Two years ago, Ken Griffey Jr. became the first …

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Chipper Jones (Hall of Fame) — one of the top seven third basemen in baseball history

January 25, 2018

Chipper Jones (Hall of Fame) unquestionably finds himself among the top seven third basemen in baseball history — the order …

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Chipper is in the Hall of Fame — One of a kind (2018)

January 24, 2018

Well … I never had any doubts. I am sure I will have much to say over the next few …

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Chipper Jones – Number 1 Greatest Braves player of the 2000’s

June 14, 2017

I really appreciate Chipper Jones. I agree wholeheartedly that he is the best of the 2000’s. No doubt about it. …

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Atlanta scores seven runs in seventh inning (April 4, 2003)

May 3, 2017

In one inning, the Atlanta Braves wiped out three games’ worth of frustration. The Braves scored seven runs in the seventh, highlighted …

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Braves begin new ballpark chapter at SunTrust Park with 5-2 win (April 14, 2017)

April 15, 2017

It was a great day in Atlanta Braves history. Once again, a new stadium. Chipper Jones sat in the Atlanta …

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“I played 19 years in the bigs. How many people can say that?” ~Chipper Jones

November 14, 2016

You have to love Larry “Chipper” Jones. Chipper spent his entire 19-year career playing for the Atlanta Braves. Although initially a shortstop, he spent …

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