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Farewell Larry "Chipper" Jones

Over the weekend I attended the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves baseball game with my wife Rose.  This game was a historical baseball event as it was Chipper Jones' last game as an Atlanta Brave in Chase Field. I was lucky enough to get to meet him and I hope the rest of his last season is as great as the game was at Chase Field! Good luck Chipper!

 Chipper and I
 Chipper signing autographs
 Cool sign from a fan
 Ticket stub!
 Chipper having fun
 Waving to fans
 Chipper up to bat



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  1. matthewjamisonSeptember 19, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Thanks for sharing. Chipper is my favorite player of all time. I'll be going to his last regular season game in Pittsburgh. I'm hoping I get the chance to meet him. Very awesome that you did. Again, thanks for sharing.

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