When Atlanta braves icon Andruw Jones landed in hot water after domestic violence allegations by his wife

Atlanta Braves icon Andruw Jones was a star MLB player with a powerful throwing arm and fabulous fielding abilities. Unfortunately for him, he had a turbulent personal life.

In 2012, Jones was charged with domestic violence after allegations by his wife Nicole Jones. According to the complaint, Nicole told police that she tried to flee upstairs, but her husband grabbed her by the ankle and pulled her down the steps before saying, "I want to kill you." He then jumped on top of her.

"Due to Andruw's level of intoxication, Nicole said that she was able to push him back and move away from him. Nicole Jones then went to her parents' house," a police report said.

You can read the full ESPN report here.

Andruw Jones' MLB career

Jones, who was once among the best players in the majors, made his debut with the Braves in 1996 and served as their center fielder from 1998 through 2007 while winning 10 straight Gold Gloves. Throughout 17 seasons in the majors, he hit 434 home runs.

"Straightaway center. @andruwjones25, a little bit of a late jump, diving try, made the catch!” - Pete Van Wieren, 4/25/2000 #BravesOnTBS" - Braves On TBS

Jones was a five-time MLB All-Star and outfielder who earned the Hank Aaron Award and Silver Slugger Award in 2005.

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Andruw Jones made his Major League Baseball debut with the Atlanta Braves in 1996. He became the second player ever to homer in each of his first two World Series at-bats, and the youngest player to ever hit a home run in the postseason in the 1996 World Series.