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DEL.ICIO.USAndruw Jones: “A Man With A Resume”
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jon Bobbett, Andruw Jones and Coach Larry Brown at Saturday night’s bash benefiting Jaden’s Ladder. Photo courtesy of MRPR.
Andruw Jones: what a good sport.
He wouldn’t say much about his plans when we caught up with him for a brief visit at a Saturday night charity bash - only that he plans to keep hanging his hat in metro Atlanta, regardless of whose roster he ends up joining.
“Atlanta’s home,” he said.
But the former Brave cheerfully greeted friends and fans at the swank soiree, posing for pictures and exchanging hugs and handshakes. Dragged reluctantly on stage during the live auction, he even took a little gentle ribbing in style.
It was for charity, after all.
Jones and wife Nicole served as celeb ambassadors for the gala benefiting Jaden’s Ladder, a group that helps survivors of domestic violence(www.jadensladder.org).
Nicole Jones enjoys the talents of Keith Sweat at the swank soiree. Photo by Dexter Sharper.
Smooth-talking auctioneer Paul Boudreau fetched top dollar out of the crowd for items like signed sports memorabilia, a trip to the Masters golf tournament, Hannah Montana tickets and some high-wattage bling.
Then he figured it was time to shake things up.
“Andruw, where are you?” he called, and after several moments, he was able to cajole Jones into joining him.
“We’ve got a man with a resume up here!” Boudreau joked before Jones made a generous donation of $50,000 for Jaden’s Ladder.
Then it was Jones’ turn at the mic.
“Hey Mac, what are you putting in?” he asked former teammate Brian McCann. “I know you got paid. Give me a number!
McCann was good for a grand.
Next, Jones hauled golfer Stewart Cink on stage and helped Boudreau auction off a round with the PGA tour veteran for $4,500.
“He is the best golfer in our subdivision,” Jones quipped of his Sugarloaf Country Club neighbor. “And in general.”
Hundreds of people packed the private Buckhead estate Saturday night. The party was held in the home’s 20-car garage, and the guest list included sports figures ranging from Brave Tim Hudson to former Atlanta Hawks player Kevin Willis.
The benefit continues Sunday with a charity golf tourney scheduled to star McCann and Hudson, along with Chipper Jones, John Smoltz, longtime NBA coach Larry Brown, once and future Brave Tom Glavine, former major league outfielder Jacob Brumfield and, former NBA power forward Charles Oakley.
Andruw Jones with golfing buddies Brian McCann and John Smoltz at the charity golf tournament benefiting Jaden’s Ladder.
“Hopefully we’ll hit them straight and keep them out of the water,” Jones said of the Sunday golf outing. “Oh wait, I forgot, we don’t have any water.”
Mercedes-Benz of South Atlanta and Jon and Oneta Bobbett, Jaden’s founder, were the event’s diamond sponsor. Other sponsors included Steve and Rosalinda Rayman - and Scott Boras, Jones’ agent.
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