Today is a day for non-hockey news. At least to start.
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones announced today that he has made the decision to retire at the end of the upcoming 2012 Major League Baseball season. The Braves and Jones have expressed interest in rejoining the organization in a yet-to-be-determined capacity after 2012.
The official announcement will come from the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex's Champion Stadium in the Walt Disney World Resort at 11:30.
Anyone from Atlanta knows of Chipper. He is a rarity in sports in that he will begin and end his career with the same team, never leaving.
Some NHL greats have spent their entire career with just one franchise. Below is a list of those that have 1000+ points with that one team. Some are still active.
Blackhawks - Stan Mikita
Canadiens - Jean Beliveau
Canadiens - Henri Richard
Flyers - Bobby Clarke
Islanders - Mike Bossy
Islanders - Denis Potvin
Kings - Dave Taylor
Nordiques/Avalanche - Joe Sakic
Penguins - Mario Lemieux
Rangers - Rod Gilbert
Red Wings - Alex Delvecchio
Red Wings - Nick Lidstrom
Red Wings - Steve Yzerman
Sabres - Gilbert Perreault
Stars - Mike Modano
Kudos to Chipper and the Braves for their loyality to each other.
