Chipper Jones has been greeted with a long ovation as the Atlanta Braves retired his No. 10 jersey Friday night. Jones, the 1999 NL MVP and an eight-time All-Star, was honored before Atlanta's game against Arizona. The former third baseman retired after last season's playoff loss to St. Louis having played his entire 19-year career with the Braves. Wearing a gray suit and a red tie, Jones spoke to the Turner Field crowd before he threw out the ceremonial first pitch and was driven around the field to adoring cheers. Most seats in the stands were filled as Jones stepped to the microphone while "Crazy Train," the 1980 hit single by Ozzy Osbourne that used to play before his at-bats, boomed through the public address system. Among those joining Jones on stage were former manager Bobby Cox, former owner Ted Turner and former outfielder Dale Murphy, Braves president John Schuerholz, second baseman Dan Uggla, his parents and four boys. Source: ESPN
Re: Atlanta Braves Retire Chipper Jones No. 10 Jersey I loved chipper growing up. Really nice to see this.
Re: Atlanta Braves Retire Chipper Jones No. 10 Jersey Always hated him as a Phillies opponent, but have always respected him. Well deserved. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Re: Atlanta Braves Retire Chipper Jones No. 10 Jersey I missed it but ill prob lay be at tomorrow's game Chipper is a braves brave if that makes since Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2
Re: Atlanta Braves Retire Chipper Jones No. 10 Jersey I miss watching him play. One of the best third basemen I have ever seen
He was always one my favorite players to watch, one of the all time best hitters in the game and the second best switch hitter........ever. ( imo )
With the Braves retiring his number I think he should go down as one of the best to play for the braves
Chipper Jones, Hank Aaron, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, Dale Murphey, Andrew Jones, Bobby Cox. Just some of the greats to make their name as Atlanta Braves. Great franchise. Nothing but respect for the Braves
