Chipper Jones’ baseball career was bright and memorable. He is considered to be one of the greatest switch hitters ever.
Date of Birth: April 24, 1972
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Jones started with high school football and played in the minor leagues prior to making a MLB debut in 1993. Till his retirement in 2012, he represented only one team, Atlanta Braves, and won 1995 World Series Championship with it. Besides, Chipper earned 2 Silver Slugger Awards, 1999 NL MVP title along with being 2008 MLB batting champion. In 2020, he became a color analyst for ESPN.
Do you know that Chipper Jones has six sons? Let’s have a closer look at them and other members of his family.
Chipper Jones ex-wife
Karin Fulford (former spouse)
Duration of Marriage: 1992-2000 (8 years)
Date of Birth: August 1, 1970
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Karin got romantically involved with Jones in 1991 and in six months, they got engaged. They tied knots on September 12, 1992, but called it quits in 2000. After that, Karin got a master’s degree in psychology and became a life coach. She is famed for her TV shows Karin’s Korner and The Dr. Karin Show. As to her personal life, Karin was married to Joe Smithson, a father of her three kids, but they are divorced now. He IG page.
Jennifer Rutledge (former girlfriend)
While being Karin’s husband, Chipper had a brief affair with Jennifer, who was a Hooters waitress at that time. They welcomed son Matthew in 1998.
Sharon Logonov Jones (former spouse)
Duration of Marriage: 2000-2012 (12 years)
Date of Birth: August 10, 1973
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chipper espoused Sharon on March 26, 2000. She was a very supportive wife and attended various events with him. Moreover, the woman gave birth to three sons. Nevertheless, that didn’t save their marriage from dissolution in 2012. Today, Sharon tries to keep away from the limelight.
Chipper Jones wife
Taylor Higgins (spouse)
Duration of Marriage: since 2015 till present
Date of Birth: April 24, 1989
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Taylor studied at the University of Kentucky and was a cheerleader before becoming a Playboy model famed as Lexi Ray. Her relationship with Jones started soon after his divorce and resulted in their beautiful wedding in the Bahamas on June 14, 2015. Sharing two kids with the sports star, Higgins also has son Bryson from the previous relationship, who was born in 2010.
Chipper Jones children: 6 sons
Matthew Jones (son with Jennifer Rutledge)
Date of Birth: March 13, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Matthew is the athlete’s firstborn who dwells in Michigan with his mom. He plays baseball and aspires to become a professional.
Larry Wayne Jones III (son with Sharon Logonov)
(L-R) Shea, Sharon, Larry III, Chipper and Tristan
Date of Birth: June 30, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chipper named his son Larry in order to honor his dad. However, the boy is usually called Trey.
Shea Logan Jones (son with Sharon Logonov)
Date of Birth: August 30, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Shea drew his first breath being 21 inches long and weighing 7 lbs, 14 fl oz. His name choice is a memorization of Chipper’s success at Shea Stadium.
Tristan Jones (son with Sharon Logonov)
Date of Birth: September 20, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Tristan loves playing baseball and hunting with his dad. By the way, he was named after baseball star Tris Speaker.
Cutler Ridge Jones (son with Taylor Higgins)
Date of Birth: January 11, 2017
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
In June 2016, Jones announced via Twitter that he was expecting a baby with his new wife. And after Cutler’s birth, the happy dad shared the news in a similar manner. He wrote the following joking tweet: He’s ugly, his momma dresses him funny…..but he’s chill.
Cooper Jones (son with Taylor Higgins)
Date of Birth: August 9, 2018
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Cooper is Jones’s sixth son. His name is a tribute to his dad’s induction into Cooperstown. The photos of Cooper and his elder brother are often shared by their mom on social media.
Chipper Jones parents
Larry Wayne Jones Sr. (father)
Larry Sr. with Bryson
Larry is a teacher and a high school baseball coach. It was he who sparked Chipper’s love for baseball and gave him the famed nickname. Calling his dad the most influential person in his life, the athlete shared that Larry instilled in him the work ethic that was vital for his success.
Lynne Jones (mother)
Lynne used to be a competitive equestrian. As soon as she discovered her son’s aspirations, she supported him and videotaped each game so that he could see his mistakes and become a better player.
Chipper Jones siblings
There is no information about the athlete’s siblings though in his Baseball Hall of Fame speech, he thanked his dad for loving all his kids equally. So, evidently, he has some siblings who prefer a low-key living.
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