Biography for
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Date of Birth

24 April 1972, DeLand, Florida, USA

Birth Name

Larry Wayne Jones Jr.

Height

6' 3" (1.91 m)

Mini Biography

Chipper Jones was born on April 24, 1972 in DeLand, Florida to Larry Sr. and Lynne Jones. He grew up in Pierson, Florida, the "Fern Capital of the World". He was nicknamed Chipper when he was young because he looked like "a chip off the old block". He was the number one overall pick in the 1990 Amature draft by the Atlanta Braves. he rose quickly to the majors and got his first start on September 11, 1993. In 1994, He tore his ACL and sat out the strike-shortened season. But he soon regained form and became the 1999 National League MVP. In 2004 his streak of eight straight years with 100+ RBI's ended because he missed playing time with numerous injuries. Chipper has helped lead the Braves to 13 consecutive division titles and a World Series Championship.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Jeff K

Spouse

Sharon Logonov	(26 March 2000 - present) 3 children
Karin Fulford	(12 September 1992 - January 2000) (divorced)

Trivia

Made major league debut on 11 September 1993.

Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 1995 Rookie All-Star Team.

Third baseman/outfielder with the Atlanta Braves (1993, 1995-present).

#1 overall pick in 1990 MLB draft

Is an avid hunter

1999 National League MLB MVP

His children are Matthew (born 1997), Trey (born 2000), Shea (born 2004), and Tris (born 2005)

Played in MLB All Star Games 1996-2003, except 1999

Class A All-Star Team (Baseball America) (Shortstop); 1991

South Atlantic All-Star Team (A) (Shortstop); 1991

Southern League All-Star Team (AA); 1992

Player of the Year (Double-A - Baseball America); 1992

Double-A All-Star Team (Baseball America) (Shortstop); 1992

Silver Slugger (National League) (Third baseman); 1999, 2000

Players Choice Awards (National League) (Outstanding Player); 1999

Players Choice Awards (National League) (Rookie of the Year); 1995

Triple-A All-Star Team (Baseball America) (Shortstop); 1993

International League All-Star Team (AAA) (Shortstop); 1993

Was honored as the Florida High School Player of the Year in 1990

Resides in Carrizo Springs, Texas.

Graduated from The Bolles High School in Jacksonville, Florida and led Bolles to the state championship with a .448 batting average

He and his wife Sharon have three sons, Larry Wayne Jones III (Trey), born in 2000, Shea, born in 2004, and Tris, born in 2005. Chipper has another son, Matthew, born in 1997.