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Video: Chipper Jones visits Georgia Capitol, reveals name of son

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Photos: Chipper Jones honored at Georgia Capitol
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Photos: Chipper Jones honored at Georgia Capitol
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Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones (with wife Taylor in the background) speaks in the Senate Chamber during Legislative day 37 at the Georgia State Capitol Wednesday. (Jason Getz photo)
By JuliaKate Culpepper
March 21, 2018

Former Atlanta Braves infielder Chipper Jones visited the Georgia Capitol building Wednesday and revealed what he and his wife, Taylor, will be naming their son.

According to a tweet by the AJC’s Greg Bluestein, the Jones’ son is expected in July and will be named ‘Cooper’ honoring Jones’ induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. later that month.

A video of Jones making the announcement to the Georgia Senate can be viewed below:

Governor Nathan Deal posted a photo of Jones’ visit to the Georgia Capitol Wednesday with the message, “Today I met with Atlanta Braves legend (Jones) to congratulate him on his first-ballot election to the Baseball Hall of Fame. I’ve also proclaimed today as ‘Chipper Jones Day’ in his honor.”

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