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Chipper Jones Speaks to Emory Seniors

The former Atlanta Braves star said he "winged" his speech.

Future baseball Hall of Famer and former Atlanta Braves star Chipper Jones spoke to Emory University seniors last week.

The Friday event was part of the lead-up to the university's Monday graduation ceremony.

The commencement speech was given by Rita Dove, former poet laureate of the United States.

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The school graduated 4,139 students on the university's quadrangle.

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