{"id":130915,"date":"2025-12-15T09:15:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915"},"modified":"2025-12-15T09:16:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:16:09","slug":"the-voice-is-unforgettable-and-the-legacy-is-secure-as-former-braves-star-jeff-francoeur-was-officially-honored-as-a-braves-broadcast-icon-in-an-emotional-ceremony-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915","title":{"rendered":"The voice is unforgettable, and the legacy is secure as former Braves star Jeff Francoeur was officially honored as a \u2018Braves Broadcast Icon\u2019 in an emotional ceremony. \u2018Forever Frenchy\u2019 has captivated fans with his Georgia charm and sharp analysis, becoming a beloved figure both on and off the field. This tribute highlights how the Braves\u2019 identity is shaped not just by players on the diamond, but by charismatic figures who continue to represent the franchise"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
\n

\u201cTHE NATURAL\u201d COMPLETES EMOTIONAL JOURNEY TO TRUSTED VOICE OF ATLANTA<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ATLANTA, GA<\/strong>\u2014The Atlanta Braves organization hosted an emotional tribute night for one of its most beloved sons,\u00a0Jeff Francoeur<\/strong>, honoring his successful transition from a fearless, homegrown outfielder known as \u201cThe Natural\u201d to the trusted, heart-on-his-sleeve voice of Braves baseball in the broadcast booth.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n

The journey of the Atlanta-area native, who once played with dirt on his jersey and gave up a football scholarship to chase his baseball dream, hit differently tonight.<\/p>\n

The ceremony celebrated a career that, despite its ups and downs, always embodied the heart and hustle of the Braves franchise.<\/p>\n

THE NATURAL AND THE NEW NORMAL<\/h3>\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n

Francoeur, who first debuted with the Braves in 2005 and made the cover of\u00a0Sports Illustrated<\/em> in his rookie year, quickly became a fan favorite for his cannon arm, power, and infectious enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

After retiring in 2017, he immediately stepped into the broadcast booth for the Braves, a move that was daunting but ultimately rewarding.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n
    \n
  • Broadcast Honesty:<\/strong>\u00a0Like his playing style, Francoeur\u2019s analysis is marked by his directness and passion. He is known for blending his deep knowledge of the game with an ability to communicate the intricacies of pitching and hitting in an approachable, authentic way.<\/li>\n
  • Hometown Heart:<\/strong>\u00a0His commitment to the community and his emotional ties to the organization resonate deeply with fans. He often shares stories from his playing days and his life as a father in the Atlanta suburbs, making him a relatable, permanent fixture in the Braves family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u201cHe once played with dirt on his jersey. Now he tells Braves stories with heart,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0echoed a pre-game tribute video, detailing how Francoeur overcame the pressure of early fame and the struggles of a 12-year MLB career to find his true second calling.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    THE ONGOING LEGACY<\/h3>\n
    \"\"<\/figure>\n

    While Francoeur recently stepped back from the full-time lead analyst role to spend more time with his family, the tribute confirms his ongoing importance to the team\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n

    He remains a key part of the broadcast team and continues his national work with TBS, ensuring \u201cFrenchy\u2019s\u201d<\/strong> voice will be a part of the biggest moments in Atlanta baseball for years to come.<\/p>\n

    The standing ovation Francoeur received tonight was a celebration not just of a baseball career, but of a man who successfully transformed his personal relationship with the game into an emotional connection with an entire fanbase…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    \u201cTHE NATURAL\u201d COMPLETES EMOTIONAL JOURNEY TO TRUSTED VOICE OF ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA\u2014The Atlanta Braves organization hosted an emotional tribute night for one of its most beloved sons,\u00a0Jeff… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":130917,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-130915","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"\nThe voice is unforgettable, and the legacy is secure as former Braves star Jeff Francoeur was officially honored as a \u2018Braves Broadcast Icon\u2019 in an emotional ceremony. \u2018Forever Frenchy\u2019 has captivated fans with his Georgia charm and sharp analysis, becoming a beloved figure both on and off the field. This tribute highlights how the Braves\u2019 identity is shaped not just by players on the diamond, but by charismatic figures who continue to represent the franchise - NEWS USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The voice is unforgettable, and the legacy is secure as former Braves star Jeff Francoeur was officially honored as a \u2018Braves Broadcast Icon\u2019 in an emotional ceremony. \u2018Forever Frenchy\u2019 has captivated fans with his Georgia charm and sharp analysis, becoming a beloved figure both on and off the field. This tribute highlights how the Braves\u2019 identity is shaped not just by players on the diamond, but by charismatic figures who continue to represent the franchise - NEWS USA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\u201cTHE NATURAL\u201d COMPLETES EMOTIONAL JOURNEY TO TRUSTED VOICE OF ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA\u2014The Atlanta Braves organization hosted an emotional tribute night for one of its most beloved sons,\u00a0Jeff...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"NEWS USA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-15T09:15:39+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-15T09:16:09+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-17.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"MsThao\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"MsThao\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915\",\"name\":\"The voice is unforgettable, and the legacy is secure as former Braves star Jeff Francoeur was officially honored as a \u2018Braves Broadcast Icon\u2019 in an emotional ceremony. \u2018Forever Frenchy\u2019 has captivated fans with his Georgia charm and sharp analysis, becoming a beloved figure both on and off the field. This tribute highlights how the Braves\u2019 identity is shaped not just by players on the diamond, but by charismatic figures who continue to represent the franchise - NEWS USA\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-17.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-15T09:15:39+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-15T09:16:09+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/73dec88841ffe3be696a72d46df40731\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-17.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-17.jpg\",\"width\":1080,\"height\":1080},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"The voice is unforgettable, and the legacy is secure as former Braves star Jeff Francoeur was officially honored as a \u2018Braves Broadcast Icon\u2019 in an emotional ceremony. \u2018Forever Frenchy\u2019 has captivated fans with his Georgia charm and sharp analysis, becoming a beloved figure both on and off the field. This tribute highlights how the Braves\u2019 identity is shaped not just by players on the diamond, but by charismatic figures who continue to represent the franchise\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/\",\"name\":\"NEWS USA\",\"description\":\"Your Daily Dose of Sports News and Updates\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/73dec88841ffe3be696a72d46df40731\",\"name\":\"MsThao\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/23335ad696d6700b03ba8d09f84a67eadb58cde164fc044a22845ec8be19771f?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/23335ad696d6700b03ba8d09f84a67eadb58cde164fc044a22845ec8be19771f?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"MsThao\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?author=3\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"The voice is unforgettable, and the legacy is secure as former Braves star Jeff Francoeur was officially honored as a \u2018Braves Broadcast Icon\u2019 in an emotional ceremony. \u2018Forever Frenchy\u2019 has captivated fans with his Georgia charm and sharp analysis, becoming a beloved figure both on and off the field. This tribute highlights how the Braves\u2019 identity is shaped not just by players on the diamond, but by charismatic figures who continue to represent the franchise - NEWS USA","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"The voice is unforgettable, and the legacy is secure as former Braves star Jeff Francoeur was officially honored as a \u2018Braves Broadcast Icon\u2019 in an emotional ceremony. \u2018Forever Frenchy\u2019 has captivated fans with his Georgia charm and sharp analysis, becoming a beloved figure both on and off the field. This tribute highlights how the Braves\u2019 identity is shaped not just by players on the diamond, but by charismatic figures who continue to represent the franchise - NEWS USA","og_description":"\u201cTHE NATURAL\u201d COMPLETES EMOTIONAL JOURNEY TO TRUSTED VOICE OF ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA\u2014The Atlanta Braves organization hosted an emotional tribute night for one of its most beloved sons,\u00a0Jeff...","og_url":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915","og_site_name":"NEWS USA","article_published_time":"2025-12-15T09:15:39+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-12-15T09:16:09+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1080,"height":1080,"url":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-17.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"MsThao","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"MsThao","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915","url":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915","name":"The voice is unforgettable, and the legacy is secure as former Braves star Jeff Francoeur was officially honored as a \u2018Braves Broadcast Icon\u2019 in an emotional ceremony. \u2018Forever Frenchy\u2019 has captivated fans with his Georgia charm and sharp analysis, becoming a beloved figure both on and off the field. This tribute highlights how the Braves\u2019 identity is shaped not just by players on the diamond, but by charismatic figures who continue to represent the franchise - NEWS USA","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-17.jpg","datePublished":"2025-12-15T09:15:39+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-15T09:16:09+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/73dec88841ffe3be696a72d46df40731"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-17.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-17.jpg","width":1080,"height":1080},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=130915#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The voice is unforgettable, and the legacy is secure as former Braves star Jeff Francoeur was officially honored as a \u2018Braves Broadcast Icon\u2019 in an emotional ceremony. \u2018Forever Frenchy\u2019 has captivated fans with his Georgia charm and sharp analysis, becoming a beloved figure both on and off the field. This tribute highlights how the Braves\u2019 identity is shaped not just by players on the diamond, but by charismatic figures who continue to represent the franchise"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/","name":"NEWS USA","description":"Your Daily Dose of Sports News and Updates","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/73dec88841ffe3be696a72d46df40731","name":"MsThao","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/23335ad696d6700b03ba8d09f84a67eadb58cde164fc044a22845ec8be19771f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/23335ad696d6700b03ba8d09f84a67eadb58cde164fc044a22845ec8be19771f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"MsThao"},"url":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?author=3"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130915","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=130915"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130915\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":130919,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130915\/revisions\/130919"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/130917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=130915"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=130915"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=130915"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}