Friday, June 28, 2013
Chipper Jones in awe of honors bestowed by Braves | Braves.com - Mark Bowman - Somewhere in the midst of winning an National League MVP Award and earning eight All-Star selections, Jones reaped the benefits of his efforts. He is the only switch-hitter in Major League history to hit at least .300 and compile more than 400 home runs. - Jones also stands with Stan Musial, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams and Lou Gehrig as the only players in Major League history to record at least 2,500 hits, 1,500 walks, 1,500 runs, 500 doubles, 450 home runs and 1,500 RBIs while hitting .300 with a .400 on-base percentage and .500 slugging percentage.
Chipper joins Braves Hall of Fame | www.ajc.com - “He played for one team, the Atlanta Braves and he loved us,” McGuirk said. “Chipper every night captured our hearts and captured this city.” - Former Braves owner Ted Turner and Braves icon Hank Aaron were among the dignitaries to attend the luncheon. In one three-minute speech, former manager Bobby Cox compared Jones to the likes of Joe DiMaggio, Aaron, Mickey Mantle and Brooks Robinson.
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Say goodbye to Chipper: Third baseman's retirement ceremony will air on TV | al.com - Chipper Jones will be back -- at Turner Field, and on television -- for one more appearance later tonight. Starting at 5:30 p.m., Fox Sports South will air coverage of the Atlanta Braves third baseman's retirement ceremony. Jones' number, 10, will be retired.
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