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VIDEO: Chipper Jones Finishes In Style At 2012 MLB All-Star Game

Even with all of the interesting stories at the MLB All-Star Game, Chipper Jones hitting in his final All-Star appearance was certainly one of the more compelling ones. And it wasn't just enough for Chipper to be there, but he gave the pregame pep talk to his younger teammates and ended the game with a hit, as the National League dominated the American League with an 8-0 victory.

He spoke with SB Nation's own Amy K. Nelson following the game and told her it wasn't about how hard he hit the ball, rather where he hit it - something every Major League hitter knows, but the veterans know best.

Take a look at Nelson's clip right here:

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