Larry Wayne "Chipper" Jones, Jr. is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman who spent his entire 19-year career playing for the Atlanta Braves. Although initially a shortstop, he spent most of his career as the starting third baseman for the Braves. In 2002 an...
Sharon Logonov (m. 2000–2012), Karin Fulford (m. 1992–1999)
Children
Matthew Jones, Shea Jones, Tristen Jones, Larry Wayne Jones III
Parents
Lynne Jones, Larry Wayne Jones, Sr.
Nicknames
Larry Wayne Jones, Jr. , Larry Wayne , Larry Wayne "Chipper" Jones, Jr. , Larry Wayne Jones , Chipper
Awards
National League Most Valuable Player Award
Nominations
Best Major League Baseball Player ESPY Award, Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite MVP
Star Sign
Taurus
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Fact
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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.
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Graduated from The Bolles High School in Jacksonville, Florida and led Bolles to the state championship with a .448 batting average
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Resides in Carrizo Springs, Texas.
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Was honored as the Florida High School Player of the Year in 1990
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International League All-Star Team (AAA) (Shortstop); 1993
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Triple-A All-Star Team (Baseball America) (Shortstop); 1993
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Players Choice Awards (National League) (Rookie of the Year); 1995