It was interesting to hear Chipper hold himself accountable for some of the off-the-field choices he wasn't too proud of. You can really see genuine humility within him. He really seems like a decent person! I KNOW that if I had instant access to all the vices these famous athletes are exposed to on a daily basis, I would have DEFINITELY been a terrible person. The fact that Chipper Jones still turned out decent after being so famous says a lot about him and the parents that raised him. Hes a much better person than i am. Chipper Jones was my hero as a kid so its cool to grow up and see this interview and realize that besides being a gifted athlete, he is also a good man too.
I love his parents. The are so genuine and seems to really enjoy life. Its seems like even if Chipper wasn't in the majors that they would still be good folks.
I watched Chipper, from when he came into the league, I had two favorite team's all my life of course as a kid I was a Cincinnati Reds, fan then I also loved to watch Dale Murphy, play for the Braves I first started watching the Atlanta Braves, I watched the Braves, as I followed Hank Aaron, through the late 60's & 70's I have followed the Braves, ever since they were the Milwaukee Braves, but as for Chipper, I always thought he was the closest thing to Mickey Mantle, I seen other then Mickey, had more speed when he was younger, they were both great hitters from both sides of the plate closing I would just like to say Thank You to Chipper, I got great enjoyment from watching you play. Thanks again
Every parent who has a child who is an athlete needs to watch and learn from this. Especially, the idiot little league parents who are trying to live vicariously through their kids.
Incredible family ! Chipper your a genuine down home person. Watched U in Colorado at Rockies stadium ! Year 2003 ; You smoked a homer , triple, & single. Switch hitting. Wow !! They took you out of the game late. I said to my Brother Damm this man is a natural ! You made it look easy man .. Mantle was an incredible athlete. Playing on one leg & still being that great ! Chipper you & Mickey are two premier Switch hitters !
You murdered my Phillies my entire child hood in the 90’s, but Philly fans respect the guys who play the game the right way. Respect and so glad he’s happy.
This was such a breath of fresh air. Baseball aside it's a loving family who have had ups and downs just like everyone. No primrose path just because you have fame and money
The "not everybody should gat a trophy comment and I know its not politically correct" comment is especially hilarious coming from a member of the generation that started handing out trophies to everyone.
I have met him as well. We were good friends with his grandparents when we lived in CLeveland. His grandfather was one of the pastors at the church we attended.
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It was interesting to hear Chipper hold himself accountable for some of the off-the-field choices he wasn't too proud of. You can really see genuine humility within him. He really seems like a decent person! I KNOW that if I had instant access to all the vices these famous athletes are exposed to on a daily basis, I would have DEFINITELY been a terrible person. The fact that Chipper Jones still turned out decent after being so famous says a lot about him and the parents that raised him. Hes a much better person than i am. Chipper Jones was my hero as a kid so its cool to grow up and see this interview and realize that besides being a gifted athlete, he is also a good man too.
So glad I've grown up in Atlanta and got to watch his entire career. My all time fav player
His parents are sweet people. Congratulations Chipper!!🤩
I love his parents. The are so genuine and seems to really enjoy life. Its seems like even if Chipper wasn't in the majors that they would still be good folks.
His dad was my math teacher in high school.
Thank you for all those amazing years Chipper!! You are a legend among legends!! You are Atlanta Braves baseball
This is so good! Love you Chipper and I'm proud of you!!
My sons favorite player was Chipper. We fly in to see the Braves. He asked Chipper to sigma ball. He got a ball , batting gloves a great guy!
Tough love is one of the most precious things that parents can give to their children.
I watched Chipper, from when he came into the league, I had two favorite team's all my life of course as a kid I was a Cincinnati Reds, fan then I also loved to watch Dale Murphy, play for the Braves I first started watching the Atlanta Braves, I watched the Braves, as I followed Hank Aaron, through the late 60's & 70's I have followed the Braves, ever since they were the Milwaukee Braves, but as for Chipper, I always thought he was the closest thing to Mickey Mantle, I seen other then Mickey, had more speed when he was younger, they were both great hitters from both sides of the plate closing I would just like to say Thank You to Chipper, I got great enjoyment from watching you play. Thanks again
Every parent who has a child who is an athlete needs to watch and learn from this. Especially, the idiot little league parents who are trying to live vicariously through their kids.
Incredible family !
Chipper your a genuine down home person.
Watched U in Colorado at Rockies stadium !
Year 2003 ;
You smoked a homer , triple, & single. Switch hitting. Wow !!
They took you out
of the game late.
I said to my Brother
Damm this man is a natural ! You made it look easy man ..
Mantle was an incredible athlete.
Playing on one leg & still being that great !
Chipper you & Mickey are two premier Switch hitters !
You murdered my Phillies my entire child hood in the 90’s, but Philly fans respect the guys who play the game the right way. Respect and so glad he’s happy.
When you’ve experienced the lows, you value the highs all the more. Well done!
This was such a breath of fresh air. Baseball aside it's a loving family who have had ups and downs just like everyone. No primrose path just because you have fame and money
Mi jugador favorito Chiper
I like his dad.
This was amazing!
You were my favorite baseball player when I was a kid.
Parents are so charming and the characters have inherited to Chipper.
"He's on a year to year" 😂😂
big fannnnn
Chipper is the modern day Mantle! Power switch hitter!
The one and only thumbs down.......must be a Mets fan! LOL!
Mickey mantle had a similar childhood in that his father put tons of hours in with mickey to make HIM a great hitter
👍🏼❤
The "not everybody should gat a trophy comment and I know its not politically correct" comment is especially hilarious coming from a member of the generation that started handing out trophies to everyone.
I met Chipper jones lol
I have met him as well. We were good friends with his grandparents when we lived in CLeveland. His grandfather was one of the pastors at the church we attended.
This guys false ego is through the roof just as it was the first day he walked in and met his hooters chic lol
Luke 16:18
How does this apply here?
i think i understand now, i asked you that at the 16 minute mark