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Andruw Jones

Macon Bacon Walk of Fame

 
 
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
1. Andruw Jones Marker
Inscription.
Year Played in Macon: 1995
Years Played in MLB: 1996-2012
Andruw Jones is a former Major League Baseball All-Star. Jones played in Macon for the Macon Braves (Atlanta affiliate) during the 1995 season. After one year in Macon, Jones was moved up to the Major League level and made his MLB debut in the 1996 season. After 12 years with Atlanta, Jones finished his career playing for the Dodgers. Rangers, White Sox and Yankees. During his very successful career, Jones would acquire 10 Golden Glove Awards, a Silver Slugger, 200S Player of the Year and five All-Star appearances. Andruw Jones will go down as one of the best centerfielders in Major League Baseball history. He will also be known as an important piece of the Atlanta Braves dynasty in the late 90's.

Statistics in Macon
Hits: 149 • 2B: 41 • 3B: 5 • RBI: 100 • Stolen Bases: 56 • Home Runs: 25 • Average: .277
Career Statistics
Hits: 1,933 • 2B: 383 • 3B: 36 • RBI: 1,289 • Stolen Bases: 152 • Home Runs: 434 • Average: .254
 
Erected by Macon Bacon.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.
 
Location. 32° 49.784′ N, 83° 36.865′ W. Marker
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is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker can be reached from Willie Smokie Glover Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the grandstand wall at Luther Williams Field. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 Willie Smokie Glover Dr, Macon GA 31201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rondell White (here, next to this marker); Kevin Brown (here, next to this marker); Pete Rose (here, next to this marker); John Odom (here, next to this marker); Vince Coleman (a few steps from this marker); Chipper Jones (a few steps from this marker); Central City Park (a few steps from this marker); Ron Fairly (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
 
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2021
2. Andruw Jones Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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