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Vote: Braves’ best third baseman of all time

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Credit: Mike Zarrilli

Credit: Mike Zarrilli

By AJC Sports
Updated Sept 13, 2017

Chipper Jones leads most statistical categories at third base in Atlanta. Eddie Mathews played the bulk of his Braves career in Milwaukee.

Of the Braves’ 11 retired numbers, two belong to the third basemen -- also baseball Hall of Famers.

So who do you think is the Braves’ best third baseman of all-time?

Vote up your favorites to rank these options. Comment with any you feel have been left out.

Previously: Vote for best starting pitcher | Vote for best closer | Vote for best catcher | Vote for best first baseman | Vote for best second baseman

Coming Thursday: Vote for Braves’ best shortstop

Coming Thursday: Vote for Braves’ best shortstop

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