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Chipper Jones will be honored at Braves 400 Fan Club’s annual banquet

By Nancy Badertscher
Jan 8, 2013

Chipper Jones will be the special guest at the Braves 400 Fan Club’s annual Gameboree on Jan. 26 at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center. Current and former Braves players and coaches will pay tribute to Chipper and his Hall of Fame career. A gala reception, silent auction and raffle begin at 5 p.m. with the awards dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. Presentations include the Phil Niekro College Scholarships. Ticket purchase deadline is Jan. 20. Info/reservations: www.braves400.org or 770-416-4539.

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