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Aaron, Henry Louis (“Hank”), ix, 48, 244, 286–87, 335, 342
Abbott, B. B., v, 21, 23, 25, 34, 36, 38, 129, 255–59, 285, 351
Abbott, Bernon, 40
Abreu, Bobby, 38
African American players. See race/racism/ethnicity
agent representation, 51–53, 59, 150–51, 212, 254–58, 351
Alexander, Doyle, 44
Alfonzo, Edgardo, 238
Ali, Muhammad, 188–89
All-Star Games, 4, 112, 131, 140, 237, 323
Chipper playing in, 85–87, 152–55, 249, 261, 326–30, 367
Alomar, Sandy, 141
Altamonte Springs, FL, 20–21, 25
Amaro, Ruben, 343
American League, 116, 140, 307, 342. See also Major League Baseball
American Legion baseball, 36–40, 43–44
amphetamines, 272
androstenedione. See performance-enhancing drugs
AOL Time Warner, 268–69
Ardan, Van, 255
Arizona Diamondbacks, 154, 236–37, 248
Astacio, Pedro, 132
Atlanta Braves
1990 draft of Chipper, 45–63
2014 alumni weekend, 247
Chipper as face-of-the franchise, 254, 290–91
drug use, 272–73
player dress code, 29
pranks and rookie hazing, 169–70, 172, 179–81
trades and payroll cuts, 192–94, 247, 268–70, 288
wearing the uniform, 189
Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame, 347
Atlanta Hawks, 268
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The, 143
Atlanta Thrashers, 268
Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium, 43–44, 107–08, 122, 125, 129–31, 144, 160
Augusta Pirates, 79
Ausmus, Brad, 301
autographs, xi, 92–93, 182–84, 195, 244–45
Avery, Steve (“Ave”), 110, 129, 142, 166, 170–72
Babe Ruth baseball, 22, 24–25, 37, 296, 339
Baker, Dusty, 11
Balboni, Steve, 127
Baltimore Orioles, 6, 24, 60, 70, 131, 139
Barker, Brett, 39
Baseball. See also Major League Baseball
autographs, 92–93, 182–84, 195, 244–45
bare-handed plays, 25–26, 86, 181, 290
bats, 5–6, 26, 69–71, 89–90, 95–96, 283–86
cock shot, 23
doctoring balls and stealing signals, 273–77
ejection from the game, 278–80
finality of a “Game 7,” 2–3, 57
game of “500,” 24
hecklers/fan support, 33, 143–44, 160, 164, 218, 225–26, 235–37, 248
hit by pitches, 8–10, 44, 65–66, 157–58, 170–71, 177–78
hitting, psychology of, 283–86
hitting vs. pitching, 291–93
jam sandwich, 285
“necessary arrogance,” 14, 185
pranks and rookie hazing, 169–70, 172, 179–81, 183, 322–23
stepping in the bucket, 8–10, 130
submariners, 39
umpires, 99, 164, 200, 274, 278–83
walk-up songs, 324
baseball player’s strike, 122–24
Baseball Writers’ Association, 244
Beauchamp, Jim, ix
Beckett Baseball magazine, 189
Bell, Mike, 89
Belliard, Rafael, 147
Benes, Alan, 160
Benes, Andy, 52
Berkman, Lance, 301
Bernitz, Jeromy, 38
Biancalana, Buddy, 127
Biggio, Craig, 342
Birkbeck, Mike, 94
Blauser, Jeff, 107, 115, 135, 182
Boardwalk and Baseball, 37–38
Bolles School (Jacksonville, FL), ix, 27–36, 41–42, 47, 54, 58, 114, 149
Bonds, Barry, 125, 152–54, 182–84, 237, 243, 262, 273, 313
Borbon, Staci, 213
Boston Red Sox, 20–21, 99, 179, 248, 280, 331
Bowden, Bobby, 45
Bowles, Matthew, 190–92
Brinkley, Christie, 189
Brown, Kevin, 256
Bryson (son of Taylor), 327
Buckmasters Classic, 190–92
Bull Durham (movie), 85
Burke, Chris, 301
Burkett, John (“Burky”), 275
Bush, George H. W., 187–88
Bushman, Jackie, 190
Butts, Leon, 21
Byrd, Paul, 103
Caminiti, Ken (“Cammy”), 152–54, 243
Candiotti, Tom, 69
Caray, Harry (“Skip”), 38, 148
Castilla, Vinny, 134, 261, 266
Castillo, Luis, 266
celebrities/charities, 183, 187–92
Chamberlain, Wes, 109
Chambers, Mark, 66
Chandler, Joe (Dr.), 119–20
Chicago White Sox, 47
Cincinnati Reds, 25–26, 43–44, 48, 79, 91, 107–08, 136, 199, 206, 236
Cirillo, Jeff, 260
Clark, Tony, 47
Clemens, Roger (“Rocket”), 99–101, 173–74, 200–202, 249, 251, 273, 300–301
Cleveland Indians, x, 96, 138–49, 161, 192–94, 199, 247
Clontz, Brad (“Clontzy”), 197, 199, 203, 214
Coleman, Ed, 237
College World Series, 49–50
Colorado Rockies, 133–36, 222, 224, 260–63, 266, 275–76, 279, 307, 327
Cone, David, 162, 165, 179, 244
Conrad, Brooks (“Brooksy”), 312
Conseco, Jose, 177
contract negotiations, 34, 52–53, 60–61, 150–51, 254–58, 269
Cordero, Chad, 249
Cordero, Wil, 265
Costo, Tim, 48
Cox, Bobby
Chipper described by, ix–xi
ejected from games, 280
Hall of Fame induction, 340
managing 1996 All-Star Game, 152
managing Chipper, 67–69, 112–13, 254, 297–98, 310
playing for the Yankees, 6
“Crazy Train” (Osbourne), 324
Cronin, Harold (“Hep”), 51
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 192
Damon, Johnny, 250
Daniels, Kal, 44
Daulton, Darren, 109
Davidson, Bob (“Old Balkin’”), 278–79
Davies, Kyle, 300
Davis, Eric, 79
Delgado, Carlos, 9
DeMarcio, Tony, 48, 58–61, 335
DeRosa, Mark (“DeRo”), 266–68
Descalso, Daniel, 338
Devine, Joey, 301–02
Dews, Bobby, 67
Diaz, Matthew, 294–96
Dierker, Larry, 187
Dotel, Octavio, 238
Double Dime ranch, 258–59
Doyle, Jeff, 56–57
Drew, J. D., 279–80
Drysdale, Don, 286
Duff, Matt and Jessie, 326
Dunn, Pete, 24
Dykstra, Lenny, 109
Eaton, Adam, 297
Eckersley, Dennis (“Eck”), 158–59
Edmonds, Jim, 157–58
Edwards, Charles, 30–31
Edwards, Terah, 30
Eiland, Dave, 96
Elliott, Donnie, 102
Fabregas, Jorge, 232
Farnsworth, Kyle, 301–02
Felder, Kenny, 37–38
Feller, Bob, x
Fernandez, Alex, 47
Fielder, Cecil, 162
“500,” game of, 24
Florida Marlins, 129–30, 205, 266, 308
Ford, Edward (“Whitey”), 161
For Love of the Game (Shaara), 337
Fraley, Robert, 255
Francisco, Juan, 327
Francoeur, Jeff (“Frenchy”), 250, 300, 303
Frandsen, Kevin, 332
Fraser, Ron, 49
free agency, 34, 254–58, 261, 269
Freeman, Freddie, 304, 322, 336, 338
Frisch, Frankie, 347
Froemming, Bruce, 282
Fulford, Karin. See Jones, Karin
Fultz, Frank, 180–81, 219, 273
Galarraga, Andres (“Big Cat”), 134–36, 232–33
“Game 7,” career finality of, 2–3, 57
Garr, Ralph, Jr., 66
Garvey, Steve, 11
Gilbreath, Rod, 67
Gillis, Tim, 88
Giovanola, Ed, 88
Girardi, Joe, 134
Glavine, Tom, 24, 110, 123, 137, 142–46, 152, 162–65, 170, 176–78, 230, 262–65, 269, 288–90, 304, 316, 340
The Golden Child (movie), 82–83
golf, 172, 176–77, 192, 196, 334
Gonzales, Luis, 175–76
Grebeck, Craig, 9
Green, Dallas, 171
Green, Tom, 325
Gregg, Eric, 145
Greinke, Zack, 35
Griffey, Ken, Jr., 250–51, 256, 265
Griffey, Ken, Sr., 44
Grissom, Marquis, 115, 147, 158, 192–93, 268
Groholski, Albert, 40
Guidry, Ron, 161
Guillen, Ozzie, 232
Gullickson, Bill, 44
Gwynn, Tony, 154, 186, 254, 342
Hagstrom, Richard, 19
Hall of Fame
Boggs, Wade as member, 166
Bonds, Barry as member, 273
Brett, George as member, 347
Clemens, Roger as member, 201–02, 273
Cox, Bobby induction, 340–41
Glavine, Tom as member, 176, 340
Jones, Andruw as member, 265
Jones, Chipper induction, ix, 341–42, 347
La Russa, Tony as member, 157
Maddux, Greg as member, 173, 176, 340
McGwire, Mark as member, 273
Murray, Eddie as member, 141
Pujols, Albert as member, 308
Rodriguez, Alex as member, 273
Schmidt, Mike as member, 347
Smoltz, John as member, 176
Sutton, Don as member, 224
Halladay, Roy, 318
Hamels, Cole, 333
Harnisch, Pete, 129
Hayes, Charlie, 167
hecklers/fan support, 33, 143–44, 160, 164, 218, 225–26, 235–37, 248
Hegan, Jim, x
Helton, Todd, 260
Hernandez, Livan, 145
Hernandez, Orlando (“El Duque”), 241
Hershiser, Orel, 139–42, 225, 229–30, 234–35, 237, 275
Heyward, Jason (“JHey”), 3, 304, 322
Hill, Ken, 140
Hillenbrand, Shea, 248
Hinske, Eric (“Ske”), 317, 322–23
Hoffman, Trevor, 324
Hohn, Billy, 279–80
Holbrook, Sam, 336
Hollins, Dave, 109
Holman, Shawn, 94
Homer (Braves mascot), 35
Horn, Sam, 103
Horner, Bob, 44
Houston Astros, 187–88, 236, 300–301
Howard, Frank (“Hondo”), 71–73, 79–80
Howard, Ryan, 252
Hubbard, Glen (“Hubby”), 44, 231
Hudek, John, 9
Hudson, Tim (“Huddy”), 36, 269–70, 303, 322, 335
Hundley, Todd, 170–71
Hunter, James Augustus (“Catfish”), 161
Incaviglia, Pete, 109
Infante, Omar, 312
Jackie Robinson Day, 318
Jackson, Sonny, 114
Jarvis, Kevin, 297
Jennifer (mother of Matthew), 197–204, 208–09, 214–16
Jeter, Derek, 86, 162, 186, 244, 249–53
Jimenez, Jose, 263–64
Johnson, Earvin, Jr. (“Magic”), 343
Johnson, Jimmy, 45
Johnson, Kelly, 300
Jones, Andruw, 163–64, 194, 239, 264–65, 291
Jones, Bobby, 80
Jones, Clarence, 298
Jones, Karin Fulford, 80–82, 90–92, 105, 119, 120, 123, 129, 151, 155, 195–98, 202–14, 241–42
Jones, Larry Wayne, III (“Trey”), 243
Jones, Larry Wayne, Jr. (“Chipper”) - growing up
learning how to play ball, 5–12
learning “necessary arrogance,” 14
learning to compete, 16–17
learning to switch-hit, 10–11, 38–40
moving to Bolles School, 27–31
playing American Legion ball, 36–40, 43–44
playing Babe Ruth ball, 22, 24–25, 37, 296, 339
playing Little League ball, 12–13, 19–22, 24, 33
scouted by pros, 25, 41, 45–46, 48
working in the fernery, 18–19
Jones, Larry Wayne, Jr. (“Chipper”) - minor career
1990 draft, ix, 45–63, 341, 347
1990 rookie camp, 64–67
1991 repeating rookie camp, 75–79
1991 move to the minors, 82–86
1992 minor season, 87–90
1993 minor season, 94–104
agent representation, 51–53
becoming a switch-hitter, 47, 50, 67–69, 79–80
called up to the majors, 105–10
finding the right bat, 26, 65, 69–71, 89–90
meeting Mickey Mantle, 92–94
member of “Braves Burners,” 114
rumors of a trade, 102–04
Jones, Larry Wayne, Jr. (“Chipper”) - pro career
1993 called up from minors, 105–10
1995 World Series, 96, 137–49, 152, 186, 195, 229, 339
1999 spring training, 218–24
1999 season, 225–36
2000 season, 259–60
2001 season, 260–61
2002 season, 262–64
2003 season, 264–66
2008 season, 303–09
2010 season, 309–12
2012, final season, 315–27
2012, playing All-Star Game, 328–34
2012, retirement ceremony and final series, 334–39
abilities described, ix–xi, 255–56
agent representation, 254–58
All-Star Games, 85–87, 152–55, 249, 261, 326–30, 367
career statistics, 308–09, 313–14, 327, 341–42, 347–48
celebrities, dealing with, 187–89
deciding to retire, 309–10, 315–20
face-of-the-franchise, 254, 269, 290–91, 304, 341
finding the right bat, 283–86
getting into game mode, 321–23
Hall of Fame induction, 341–42
injuries, 116–22, 260, 266, 292, 307–08, 310–11, 315, 317, 319, 338
player’s strike, 122–24
purchasing Double Dime ranch, 258–59
RBI record, 313–14
steroid use, 154–55, 271–73, 341–42
switch-hitting, 221–24
Jones, Larry Wayne, Jr. (“Chipper”) - post-playing career
coaching for Braves, 338, 345–46
offers from other clubs, 343
still hitting out of the park, 346
Jones, Larry Wayne, Jr. (“Chipper”) - relationship with women
children, 214–16, 243, 248, 343–45
Jennifer, 197–204, 208–09, 214–16
Karin, divorce, 205–14, 242–43, 255
Sharon, marriage, 217–18, 240–41, 243, 248–49, 309
Sharon, divorce, 305, 319–20, 327, 339, 344–45
Taylor, meeting and marriage, v, 4, 325–27, 340, 344–45, 353–54
Jones, Larry Wayne, Sr.
chance to play for the Cubs, 13
coaching and teaching at Taylor, 5–6, 12, 24
coaching/playing at Stetson, 24, 12–13
hunting with Chipper, 14–16, 258–59
praise for Chipper as ballplayer, 19–20, 22
preparing Chipper for the draft, 52–53, 57–61
Jones, Lynne
Chipper’s biggest fan, 148–49, 296, 307
dealing with Chipper’s marriages, 90–92, 209–10, 213–14, 272
instilling “necessary arrogance,” 13–14
keeping Chipper grounded, 199
moving to the ranch, 259
professional horsewoman, 13, 18
raising Chipper, 7–10, 19–22, 27–29, 42
Jones, Ronald, 19
Jones, Sharon, 217–18, 240–43, 248–49, 252, 309, 319–20, 344–45
Jones, Stacey and Sonya, 211
Jones, Taylor (“Boo”), v, 4, 324–27, 344–45, 353
Jones, Tracy, 44
Jones, Tristan, 259
Jordan, Brian, 239
Judd, Cledus T., 320
Justice, David, 75, 82–83, 106, 110, 128–30, 132, 137, 143–46, 159, 162, 192–94, 199, 268, 278, 290, 300
Kansas City Royals, 37, 96, 127, 329
Kasten, Stan, 48, 260–61, 268–69, 343
Kemp, Matt, 326
Kershaw, Clayton, 35
Key, Jimmy, 165
Kingery, Mike, 136
Klesko, Ryan, 88, 94, 96–97, 102, 105, 111, 120, 151
Kruk, John, 109
La Russa, Tony, 157–58, 326, 328
Landreaux, Kenny, 11
Larkin, Barry, 153
LaRoche, Adam (“Rochy”), 293–94
Larsen, Don, 161
Lasorda, Tommy, 132
Latino players. See race/racism/ethnicity
Leadership Enterprises, 255
Lee, Derrek, 250
Leibrandt, Charlie, 114
Lemke, Mark (“Lemmer”), 115–16, 157, 167
Lemon, Bob, x
Lidge, Brad, 249
Lieberthal, Mike, 47
Little League baseball, 12–13, 19–22, 24, 33
Lofton, Kenny, 141–42, 147, 193–94
Lopes, Davey, 11
Lopez, Javy, 88, 89, 94, 147, 151
Los Angeles Dodgers, 11, 25, 34, 44, 83, 131–33, 156, 261, 270, 278, 343
Lou Brown (fictional character), 329
Loynd, Mike, 94
Maddux, Greg (“Doggie”/“Mad Dog”), 24, 26, 38, 110, 125–26, 133, 137, 140–46, 152, 160–65, 170, 172–78, 237, 241–42, 262, 269, 274–75, 277, 282, 288–90, 316, 340
Maholm, Paul, 334
Mahomes, Pat, 225
Major League Baseball (MLB). See also baseball
about the “chosen ones,” ix–x
agents, 52–53, 59, 150–51, 212, 254–58, 351
becoming the face-of-a-franchise, 254
“big-league” ego, 182–84, 201, 261, 264, 289, 332
celebrities and charity events, 183, 187–92
Chipper’s career statistics, 347–48
contract negotiations, 34, 52–53, 60–61, 150–51, 254–58, 269
free agency, 34, 254–58, 261, 269, 288
interleague play, 139, 143, 186, 199–200, 241, 251, 267, 309
Jackie Robinson Day, 318
League differences, NL vs. AL, 307, 342
performance-enhancing drugs, 109, 154–55, 246, 271–73, 341–42
race/ethnicity, 66–67, 85, 94–95
wild card playoffs, 1–4, 134, 234–36, 312, 336
World Baseball Classic, 249
Major League (film), 329
Make-A-Wish Foundation, 190
Malloy, Marty, 259
Manning, Danny, 120
Mantle, Mickey Charles, x, 5–7, 12, 92–94, 139, 265, 308, 313–14, 347
Manuel, Charlie, 332
Manzanillo, Josias, 128
Marquis, Jason, 330–31
Marsh, Randy, 281–82
Martinez, Buck, 250
Martinez, Dennis (“El Presidente”), 142, 145–46
Matheny, Mike, 158
Matthew (son of Chipper and Jennifer), 214–16, 243, 343–44
Mattingly, Don (“Donnie Baseball”), 161
Mays, Willie Howard, Jr. (“The Say Hey Kid”), ix, 265, 342
Mazzone, Leo, 157–58, 175, 291
McCann, Brian (“BMac”), 276, 291, 299–301, 303, 305, 318, 322–23, 336, 343
McClelland, Tim, 282–83
McClendon, Willie, 27
McComb, Dennis, 36–38
McGlinchy, Kevin, 238
McGriff, Fred, 102–03, 106, 126, 128–30, 146, 152, 162–65, 222
McMichael, Greg, 135
Meals, Jerry, 279
Mercker, Kent, 170
minor leagues
baseball, learning, 25–26, 85–87
the Bull Durham experience, 85
Chipper playing in, 50, 53, 66–69
getting called up, 87–90
player development, 64–66, 75–79
rehab assignment, 82–83, 89, 99, 131, 200, 317
Mitchell, Keith, 97–98
Molina, Yadier (“Yadi”), 337–38
Montreal Expos, 38, 50, 65, 140, 189, 234, 265
Moore, Vince, 102
Mora, Melvin, 238
Mordecai, Mike, 279
Motte, Jason, 337–38
Moyer, Jamie, 275–77
Moylan, Pete, 322
Mulholland, Terry, 109, 115–16
Murphy, Dale, 44
Murray, Eddie, 141–42, 342, 347
Musial, Stan, xi
Chipper Jones, 2, 243–44, 255, 283, 290, 347
Derek Jeter, 249
Terry Pendleton, 125
Willie Stargell, 70
Nathan, Joe, 249
National League, American League comparison, 307, 342
National League Championship Series (NLCS). See also World Series
1992 Braves - Pirates, 84
1993 Braves - Phillies, 108–10
1995 Braves - Rockies, 133–36
1996 Braves - Cardinals, 156–60
1997 Braves - Marlins, 145
1998 Braves - Mets, 324
1999 Braves - Mets, 236–39, 246
2004 season, 299
2010 Braves - Giants, 311–12
2012 wild card playoff, 1–4, 336–39
National League Division Series (NLDS)
2004 Braves - Astros, 300–301
2005 Braves - Astros, 301–02
2010 Braves - Giants, 312
2013 Braves - Dodgers, 343
“necessary arrogance,” 14, 185
Nen, Rob, 129–30
New York Mets, xi, 80, 127–30, 134, 170–71, 225–38, 241–48, 274, 288–90, 302, 324, 333, 335
New York Yankees, x, 6–7, 86, 115, 126–27, 162–68, 235–36, 239–44, 249, 251–52
Nieves, Melvin, 88, 94–95, 102–03
9/11 terrorist attacks, 247
Nolasco, Ricky, 308–09
Nomo, Hideo, 131–33, 156–57, 225
O’Brien, Charlie, 200–201
Ogea, Chad, 96
Olerud, John, 231–32
Olson, John, 54–56
Orr, Geoff, 81
Osborne, Donovan, 160
Osbourne, Ozzie, 324
Painter, Lance, 134
Palmeiro, Rafael, 342
Papelbon, Jonathan (“Pap”), 329–30, 331–33
Pastornicky, Tyler, 322
Peña, Alejandro, 142
Peña, Tony, 141
Pence, Hunter, 310
Pendleton, Terry (“TP”), 69, 110–11, 117–18, 122, 125, 279, 298, 338
Pennant races. See National League Championship Series
Perez, Eduarrdo (“Eddie”), 88, 188, 277
performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), 109, 154–55, 246, 271–73, 341–42
Pettitte, Andy, 163–64, 166–67, 231, 301
Philadelphia Phillies, 38, 47, 108–09, 115, 152, 295, 312, 318, 329–33, 343
Piazza, Mike, 153, 232, 237, 238, 243, 252, 324
Pierson, FL, 7, 18–22, 49, 59, 210–11, 216, 223, 243, 258. See also Taylor High School
Pirate City (Bradenton, FL), 50, 64–65
Pittsburgh Pirates, 48, 50, 65, 84, 317, 325
Polonia, Luis, 167
Poole, Jim, 146
Porter, Jeff (“Bubba”), 116–17
Posey, Buster, 324
Pratt, Todd, 291
Procopio, Jim, 67–68
Quantrill, Paul, 9
race/racism/ethnicity, 30, 66–67, 85, 94–95, 188–89, 246
Radinsky, Scott, 278
Raines, Tim, 162
Randa, Joe, 267
Remlinger, Mike, 157
Rettenmund, Merv, 298
Righetti, Dave, 161
Rijo, Jose, 129
Rios, Carlos, 73–74
Ripken, Cal, 4, 139–40, 153, 186
Ritz, Kevin, 134
Rivera, Mariano, 162, 242, 244, 324
Rivers, “Doc,” 120–21
Roberts, Leon, 88
Robinson, Don, 66
Robinson, Kirk, 27
Rocker, John (“Rock”), 229, 245–47, 272
Rodriguez, Alex (“A-Rod”), 250, 256, 273, 342
Rodriguez, Boi, 103
Rookie of the Year Award, 75, 132–33
Roper, John, 91
Royster, Marvin (Dr.), 119, 121
Ruiz, Carlos, 319
Runge, Paul, 278
Ruth, George Herman (“Babe”), 161
Sale, Chris, 329
Samuel, Juan, 108
San Diego Padres, 20, 102–07, 120, 297, 314, 330
Sanders, Deion, 110, 113–15, 118
Santoya, Cristobal, 67
Schuerholz, John, 102–03, 254–58, 260–62, 269–70, 303–04, 310, 316, 334–35, 341, 345–46
Scioscia, Mike, 11
Seanez, Rudy, 132
Seattle Mariners, 48
Selig, Bud, 2
Sheffield, Gary (“Sheff”), 69, 154, 261–64
Sherrod, Justin, 28
Silvestri, Dave, 116
Simmons, Andrelton, 336
Simpson, Joe, 148
65 Roses, 192
Smith, Ozzie, 153
Smith, Pete, 129
Smith, Reggie, 11
Smith, Rob, 334
Smoltz, John (“Smoltzie”), 24, 26, 110, 131, 137, 142, 152, 162, 166, 176–81, 227–29, 237–38, 262, 285–86, 288–93, 304, 316
Snyder, Paul, ix, 45, 48, 51, 61, 67, 335
Sorrento, Paul, 147
Spurrier, Steve, 45
St. Claire, Randy, 94
St. Louis Cardinals, 1–4, 57, 157–60, 165, 179, 259–60, 263, 288, 297, 336–39
steroids. See performance-enhancing drugs
Stetson University, 5, 12–13, 20, 24
Stewart, Payne, 255
Stottlemyre, Todd, 160
Strawberry, Darryl, 78, 162, 167
Stubbs, Franklin, 11
Sturtze, Tanyon, 177
Suriano, Don, 31, 46, 51, 54–55, 58, 61
Sutton, Don, 224
Swift, Billy, 134
switch-hitter/switch-hitting
Chipper as one of greatest, ix–x, 346
Chipper becoming, 10–12, 67–69, 79–80
Mickey Mantle as the best, 6, 308
Tarasco, Tony, 88, 89, 94–95, 100, 111, 151
Taylor. See Jones, Taylor
Taylor (Mrs.), 7
Taylor, Brien, 52
Taylor High School, 5, 12, 24, 27, 29, 32–36, 76. See also Pierson, FL
Teixeira, Mark, 250
Thole, Josh, 335
Thomas, Andres, 44
Thompson, B. J., 32
Thurston, Jerrey, 20
Time Warner, 268–69
Toronto Blue Jays, 199–202
Treadway, Jeff, 89
Tulowitzki, Troy, 276
Turner, Ted, 268
Turner Broadcasting System (TBS), xi, 148, 195, 268
Turner Field, 2–3, 35, 205, 224, 227, 309, 324, 334–36
Uggla, Dan (“Uggs”), 3, 322, 334, 338
umpires, 164, 200, 274, 278–83
University of Miami, 45, 49–50, 52–53
Upton, B. J., 319
Van Landuyt, Jules, 22–23
Van Poppel, Todd, 48–50, 58, 61–63
Van Wieren, Pete, 38
Varitek, Jason, 20–21, 50, 249
Verlander, Alan, 41
Vidro, Jose, 38
Villarreal, Oscar, 250
Vizcaino, Jose, 170–71
Volstad, Chris, 326
Wagner, Billy (“Wags”), 187–88
Wakefield, Tim, 68–69
Walker, Greg, 298
Webb, Brandon, 293
Wells, Vernon, 250
Wendelstedt, Harry, 280–81
Wendelstedt, Hunter, 280–81
Wertz, Bill, 97
West, Joe, 278
Westminster Christian School of Miami, 52–53, 57
Wetteland, John, 166
White, Frank, 127
Wickander, Kevin, 107–08
Williams, Gerald, 239
Williams, Jimy, 51
Williams, Steven, 24
Williams, Ted, xi, 161, 306–07
Wilson, Willie, 127
Wohlers, Mark (“Woh”), 136, 146–47, 152, 165–66
World Baseball Classic (WBC), 249
World Series
1979 Pirates - Orioles, 70
1985 Royals - Cardinals, 127
1989 A’s - Giants, 62
1990 A’s - Reds, 62
1992 Braves - Blue Jays, 133
1995 Braves - Indians, 96, 137–49, 152, 186, 195, 229
1996 Braves - Yankees, 160–68, 249, 339
1999 Braves - Yankees, 240–42, 249
2010 Giants - Rangers, 312
Braves appearances, 256, 299, 302
College (1982/1985), 49–50
Little League, 21
Wren, Frank, 303–04, 310, 316, 326
Yeager, Steve, 11
Yoshii, Masato, 225
Yost, Ned, 232
Young, Eric, 134
Young, Michael, 250