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Chipper Jones reveals name of son at Georgia Capitol

Chipper Jones was being honored at the Georgia Capitol for his recent induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

ATLANTA — If you thought former Atlanta Braves infielder Chipper Jones getting selected for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame was exciting, things just got more exciting and rewarding for him.

Jones made a visit to the Georgia Capitol building Wednesday, where he revealed the name of what he and his wife, Taylor, will name their son.

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A tweet by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution said Jones and his wife will name their son Cooper in honor of Jones being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

Gov. Nathan Deal congratulated Jones on his induction and declared March 21 "Chipper Jones Day" in his honor.

Jones and his wife are expecting Cooper to arrive this summer.