Andruw Jones
Baseball player with World Series title
Born
April 23rd, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Curaçao
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A professional baseball player, he played center field in Major League Baseball. Debuted in 1996 with the Atlanta Braves and became a key player in the team's line-up. Contributed to the Braves' success during the late 1990s and early 2000s, including winning a World Series championship in 1995. Recognized for exceptional defensive skills and power hitting, he earned numerous accolades, including multiple Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards. Ultimately became a member of the 400 home runs club.
Winning the World Series with the Atlanta Braves in 1995
Earning 10 Gold Glove Awards
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