Fans react: Chipper Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 8: Former Atlanta Braves player Chipper Jones waves to the crowd during a pre-game ceremony honoring many Braves alumni players before the game against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field on August 8, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Getty Images)

By Maghen Moore

Jan 24, 2018

On Wednesday, Chipper Jones became a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

Fans of the Braves legend showed overwhelming support for the former All-Star and 1999 National League MVP.

Congratulations to Chipper Jones. Another Atlanta Brave headed to Cooperstown. #ChipperHOF. https://t.co/XuPEsbcZak
— LizzieBelle (@LizzieBelles09) January 24, 2018

I hated chipper jones growing up since I’m a Mets fan but he does deserve the Hall of fame. Congrats chipper!
— Daniel Tropiano (@DJT2185) January 24, 2018

Congrats Mr. Brave Chipper Jones. Well-deserved! @RealCJ10 Good HOF class led by an all-time great. Glad you played for Atlanta all those years.
— Dennis Smith (@ElderLD) January 24, 2018

You were the 1st player I watched 18 years ago on TV in the UK ......I've followed the Braves ever since.... because of what I saw that day! Congratulations Chipper Jones!
— David John (@Tomsawyer028) January 24, 2018