Jones crushed the game-clinching homer off Astros closer Billy Wagner in Game 1 — October 9, 2001
2001 NLDS vs. Houston In the opening round of the NL postseason, Jones crushed the game-clinching homer off Astros closer …
Tag Archives: Chipper Jones
Atlanta Braves win Game 1 of the World Series 3-2 against the Indians — October 21, 1995
The 1995 World Series was the 91st edition of Major League Baseball’s championship series, a best-of-seven playoff played between the …
Chipper Jones goes first in the 1990 MLB draft
In the spring of 1990, the Braves (averaged 67.3 victories from 1984-89) were mocked nationally for passing on prep pitcher …
Chipper collects his first hit in the World Series game 2 — October 22, 1995
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
Chipper Jones hits two home runs on October 3, 1995, including a go-ahead homer in the top of the ninth, …
Chipper Jones — Rolling Through The Reels — March 3, 1997
Classic interview with Chipper from March 3, 1997. Shares his thoughts on the Hall of Fame. Amazing insight just a …
Chipper Jones High School Baseball Highlights
During his freshman year, Jones was a starting pitcher and shortstop for Taylor High School. During the same year, he …
Chipper Jones inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame — His acceptance speech
I was able to see this live. The timing worked out perfectly for me. What a great speech. Very well …
What are some of the greatest moments of Chipper Jones Hall of Fame career?
It is a wonderful day to celebrate as Chipper Jones will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Below are …
Chipper Jones on preparing for his moment at the podium at Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony
It is going to happen on Sunday. I am so excited. It will be awesome. It will be Sunday July …
Georgia girl Lauren Alaina with a legendary moment with her dad and the Braves’ Chipper Jones
Georgia native Lauren Alaina got the chance to realize a dream, as she played the Atlanta Braves’ new Suntrust Park with Jason Aldean, Hootie …
Freddie Freeman tells the tale of Chipper Jones’ heroic snowmageddon rescue — January 28, 2014
Chipper Jones is retired from baseball, but that didn’t keep him from helping out a former Atlanta Braves teammate on January 28, 2014. …
Chipper Jones becomes just the third switch-hitter in major league history to hit 400 career home runs — June 5, 2008
Joining Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray on June 5, 2008, Chipper Jones becomes just the third switch-hitter in major league …
2003 NLDS Game 4: Chipper Jones homers from both sides of plate — October 4, 2003
On October 4, 2003, Chipper Jones homers from both sides of the plate in the Braves’ 6-4 win over the …
Chipper homers twice off Randy Johnson — September 5, 2000
Chipper Jones, at Turner Field, hits two two-run home runs off Randy Johnson on September 5, 2000. The first was in …
Chipper Jones addresses NL All-Stars before the game
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)
Here are some great video highlights from Chipper’s last year in 2012. On March 22, 2012, the Braves announced that …
Who DIDN’t vote for Chipper Jones?
The truth comes out. There are 250 votes made public for the Hall of Fame. He got 97.2% of the …
Chipper Jones: Mets Were My Biggest Rival
Chipper Jones joins Over the Line (OTL) to give his opinions on steroid use during his playing career, bow hunting …
John Smoltz Talks Chipper Jones, Baseball Hall of Fame
Former Atlanta Braves hurler John Smoltz joined Dukes & Bell to talk about the upcoming Hall of Fame announcement and …
Chipper Jones interview: 19-year career with the Atlanta Braves with Mark DeRosa
Mark DeRosa at Baseball Nation interviews Chipper. DeRosa was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 7th round (212th overall) of the 1996 Major …
The Cardinals, in the first NL one-game winner-take-all wild-card playoff, beat the hometown Braves, 6-3 ( October 6, 2012)
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 …
Chipper Jones On his book “Ballplayer” (Hall of Fame – 2018)
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones—one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history—shares his remarkable story, while capturing the magic …
John Smoltz: ‘The Success Of The Atlanta Braves Won’t Be Duplicated’
I am a big fan of the Atlanta Braves. What they did by winning 14 division championships is stunning. I …
See highlights from Chipper’s career — Hall of Fame 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)
Players to hit 40 percent above league average in 10,000-plus career plate appearances If there is ever any doubt that …
Chipper Jones, Hall of Famer, is a power hitter with more walks than strikeouts in past 30 years (2018)
Power hitters with more walks than strikeouts in past 30 years It is generally accepted as fact in 2018 that …
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)
.401: Career on-base percentage Blame Chipper Jones 14.2 career walk rate, which ranks 12th all-time among players with 10,000 or …
Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is one of a handful of players in Atlanta Braves history to win MVP Award
Players in Atlanta Braves history to win MVP Award Dale Murphy. Terry Pendleton. Chipper Jones. With John Evers, Robert Elliot …
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 …
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 …
Chipper Jones – Number 1 Greatest Braves player of the 2000’s
I really appreciate Chipper Jones. I agree wholeheartedly that he is the best of the 2000’s. No doubt about it. …
Atlanta scores seven runs in seventh inning (April 4, 2003)
In one inning, the Atlanta Braves wiped out three games’ worth of frustration. The Braves scored seven runs in the seventh, highlighted …
Braves begin new ballpark chapter at SunTrust Park with 5-2 win (April 14, 2017)
It was a great day in Atlanta Braves history. Once again, a new stadium. Chipper Jones sat in the Atlanta …
“I played 19 years in the bigs. How many people can say that?” ~Chipper Jones
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 …
Braves come back from 9-0 down to beat the Nationals in the eleventh (July 20, 2012)
After trailing the Nationals by nine runs after five innings of play on July 20, 2012, the Braves take the …
What would the all time roster for the Braves look like?
How would you fill out the all time roster for a team with as much talent as the Braves have …
Chipper Jones joins Atlanta Braves as special assistant
I know this happens a lot. I like Chipper and hope this works for him and the Braves. Like many …
Kent Merker gets rocked (June 1, 1995)
The 1995 Atlanta Braves season was the 125th season in the history of the franchise and 30th season in the city of Atlanta. The team …
Chipper Jones: 1992 baseball cards
This first card above is beyond interesting. The very idea of baseball cards featuring players in “regular” clothes is ridiculous. Is …
Chipper Jones 1990 Baseball Card
Typically, draft picks didn’t make an impact on the hobby until their Major League careers began. By the late 1980s …
Coming back late (April 7, 2010)
After the Braves completed their convincing Opening Day win on April 5, 2010, Chipper Jones challenged the Atlanta fans to …
300, 300, 2,000 Club — Chipper Jones joins the club
There is a very elite club in baseball: Hitters with 300 home runs who batted .300 for their careers and …
Chipper is smoking hot in spring training (2011)
Chipper was smoking hot in the spring of 2011. Halfway through spring training, Jones said, “I’ve never felt this good …
Hail delay (2011)
The 2011 season started out 1-1. The first game flawless. The second not so much. The Braves fell to the …
Chipper Jones goes 3-3 in 2000 All-Star game (July 11, 2000)
At Turner Field on July 11, 2000, the American League beats the National League, 6-3, in the 71st All-Star contest, dubbed …
