Chipper Jones homers on his 40th birthday (off Aaron Harang) as the Braves beat the Dodgers, 4 – 3. He becomes the fifth player in major league history to do this, following Bob Thurman, Joe Morgan, Wade Boggs and Tony Phillips.

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On April 24, 2012 — Chipper Jones homers on his 40th birthday (off Aaron Harang) as the Braves beat the Dodgers, 4 – 3. He becomes the fifth player in major league history to do this, following Bob Thurman, Joe Morgan, Wade Boggs and Tony Phillips.

 

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Sources:

Baseball Reference April 24

SABR Games Project

National Pastime April 24

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