Looking back: Former Brave Chris Chambliss

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Looking back: Former Brave Chris Chambliss

Photos of former major-league first baseman Chris Chambliss.

Long-time major-league first baseman Chris Chambliss played for the Braves from 1980 through 1986. Read more about his career here. AJC file photo

Braves first baseman Chris Chambliss (middle) sits next to team owner Ted Turner (left) at a press conference. AJC file photo

Former Braves first baseman Chris Chambliss is the son of a U.S. Navy chaplain. AJC file photo

First baseman Chris Chambliss helped the Braves win an NL West title. AJC file photo

Chris Chambliss played six seasons for the Yankees dynasty. AJC file photo

Chris Chambliss was named AL Rookie of the Year in 1971. AJC file photo

Chris Chambliss was known for his big hits in Atlanta. AJC file photo

Chris Chambliss on playing for the Braves: "It was a lot of fun. I got the chance to see Dale Murphy turn into a great player and I really like the players that were on the team. We had something pretty special in 1982.” AJC file photo

Chris Chambliss still lives in Alpharetta. AJC file photo

Former Braves player Chris Chambliss attends an event in New York on October 17, 2015. (Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for NYCWFF)

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Long-time major-league first baseman Chris Chambliss played for the Braves from 1980 through 1986. Read more about his career here. AJC file photo

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