Most Beloved Brave?

[cbbama99]

As I read about Chipper Jones' speech and then subsequent hit last night in the All Star Game, it started me to thinking about who may be the most beloved Braves player. While Hank Aaron may seem logical to many, and Dale Murphy is a sentimental favorite for many more, Chipper having played his entire career in an Atlanta uniform may also be worth many votes as well. My personal favorite (and my favorite player ever) is John Smoltz, but I think C. Jones deserves consideration. Being as there are many guys on here who follow the Bravos, what say you? Are there other players who deserve mention in that category? (Andres Thomas, Rick Mahler, Ken Oberkfell?      )

[pmull]

Announcer Ernie Johnson.

How he stayed positive through watching the worst team in baseball all those years gets him my vote.

[crtuneman]

How about Phil Niekro? Sid Bream is also a candidate just because of his famous slide. And what about Tom Glavine? He spent the majority of his career with the Braves and was one of the main leaders in all of their championship teams. Finally, don't forget about Bob Horner. Nobody had better hair than Bob, and he could eat more hot dogs than any other Brave. lol

[2Stater]

You can't forget Alabama native Bruce Benedict. He was the "Bob Uecker" (unheralded catcher status) for mostly bad Atlanta teams. And ole Yosemite Sam (Glenn Hubbard). But, I will always think of Hank & Chipper when it comes to the Braves.

[hscoach]

Growing up a Braves fan, there were many players I admired.  My Brother's favorite was Orlando Cepada.  I had many who I would call favorites.  One was Steve Avery, don't know why, but at a time I thought he had the best stuff of all pitchers.  I also like Andruw Jones.  Actually, there are just too many to list.

[Crimson Legend]

Skip was fun to listen to. 
One of my favs was Bob Horner..too bad he didn't last very long.

[Chechem]

Growing up a Braves fan, there were many players I admired.  My Brother's favorite was Orlando Cepada.  I had many who I would call favorites.  One was Steve Avery, don't know why, but at a time I thought he had the best stuff of all pitchers.  I also like Andruw Jones.  Actually, there are just too many to list.

Always enjoyed the 90s Braves, especially the pitchers.

BTW, hsCoach, did you check out the football recruit (Bo Scarbrough) in the other thread?  Interested to know what you think.

[ricky023]

Well my most thought of is NOCOHOMA. He had a cool dance every time the Braves accidentally hit a home run. I use to love the smoke coming out of the top of the TeePee.RTR!

[hscoach]

Growing up a Braves fan, there were many players I admired.  My Brother's favorite was Orlando Cepada.  I had many who I would call favorites.  One was Steve Avery, don't know why, but at a time I thought he had the best stuff of all pitchers.  I also like Andruw Jones.  Actually, there are just too many to list.

Always enjoyed the 90s Braves, especially the pitchers.

BTW, hsCoach, did you check out the football recruit (Bo Scarbrough) in the other thread?  Interested to know what you think.

No I did not see that.

[Marshal Dillon]

Henry Aaron was my boyhood hero. Other favorites include Phil Niekro, Glavine, Dave Justice, Smoltz, & Felix Milan, Maddox.





 

[XBAMA]

the 95' team was my favorite , you know who they are

always liked for no special reason
Andres Galarraga , big bat , loved the the big bat
hated to see him leave

Andruw Jones , he made it look effortless in the field
so much so he was accused of being lazy


Ryan Klesko and Bret Boone , both are great guys
they treated my youngest son like a rock star ,
I really appreciated what they did , and  
I got mad as hell when they got traded to SD

[Jamos]

Wow, you guys really opened the memory box. It's been a long time since I've heard some of those names but it sure brings back some great memories, thanks.

[XBAMA]

Wow, you guys really opened the memory box. It's been a long time since I've heard some of those names but it sure brings back some great memories, thanks.

ain't that the truth !   

it's just great to see folks interested in baseball to me
you know , because all the cool kids are football players ... LoL !
it's enough to make Coach Riley say , we won the SEC and still get leftovers

 

[2Stater]

John Rocker........... What? 

[XBAMA]

John Rocker........... What? 

didn't they give him the key to New York City one time ?   

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