Chipper does Chipper in a five-tool speech that covers all the bases (full Hall of Fame coverage)

By Michael A. Lough

The Sports Report

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Chipper leads off, and touches all bases in his Hall of Fame speech.

            The good news: his soon-to-be-born son Cooper stayed put and didn’t disrupt the ceremony.

            Jones was able to keep his emotions in check during the speech, timed at 20 minutes and four seconds by the AJC. But his humility and sincerity were clear.

Full coverage from MLB.com, including Jim Thome’s daughter singing the national anthem

Chipper’s wife, Taylor, is here at the induction ceremony. Baby Cooper is cooperating so far with his imminent arrival.

— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) July 29, 2018

AP: Jones shines in Hall speech

Snitker on Chipper: ‘you take him for granted’

Me and Sid... having fun in Cooperstown! Congratulations @RealCJ10 #ChipperHOF pic.twitter.com/huF7w4ApXK

— Dale Murphy (@DaleMurphy3) July 28, 2018

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From a trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer: Chipper Jones display, Hammerin’ Hank and other past and present Braves. pic.twitter.com/XDojbpS0A2

— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) July 29, 2018

USA Today: The day’s best quotes

Walking through the Hall

A Chipper sit-down with Tom Verducci

He's about to be inducted into the @baseballhall alongside switch-hitters like Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray.
@Braves legend @RealCJ10 sits down with Tom Verducci. #MLBTonight #HOFWKND pic.twitter.com/DuudzT1pcK

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 29, 2018

Great day to be a Braves fan. @RealCJ10 congrats pal. So happy to be here with you. @FOXSportsBraves @680TheFan @Braves pic.twitter.com/ZziarHLiPK

— Jeff Francoeur (@JeffFrancoeur) July 29, 2018

The REAL home run king pic.twitter.com/CWyJtbcIT9

— Brad Harrison (@BradEHarrison) July 29, 2018