On the recordMarch 4, 2026
I rise today to recognize Andruw Jones, the legendary center fielder for the Atlanta Braves, who has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. This honor celebrates the extraordinary talent and athleticism he brought to baseball, especially during Atlanta's golden era of dominance, making him the eighth member of the Braves' 1997 team to be elected. Mr. Jones exemplifies Georgia's fighting spirit. He burst onto the scene as a 19-year-old, homering twice in his first World Series game in 1996, becoming the youngest ever to do so, and helping fuel 14 straight division titles. A ten-time Gold Glove winner, five-time All-Star, and powerhouse with 434 home runs, he inspired generations, while proudly carrying the torch from Willie Mays, who once declared him the best center fielder he had seen. Mr. Jones' induction on July 26 is a triumph for Braves nation and our great State of Georgia. Go Braves.
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