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Henry Louis Aaron (February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2021), nicknamed " Hammer " or " Hammerin' Hank ", was an American professional baseball right fielder and designated hitter who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976.
Name Note: commonly referred to as Hank Aaron. Positions: Rightfielder and First Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-0 , 180lb (183cm, 81kg) , in Mobile, , in Atlanta, : Southview Cemetery, Atlanta, GA. High School: (Age 20-067d, 11,070th in major league history)
Apr 2, 2014 · Baseball legend Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's hallowed mark of 714 home runs and finished his career with numerous big league records.
Jan 22, 2021 · Hank Aaron, who faced down racism as he eclipsed Babe Ruth as baseball’s home run king, hitting 755 homers and holding the most celebrated record in sports for more than 30 years, has died. He ...
Jan 22, 2021 · Hank Aaron, a son of the Deep South who soared above its poverty and racism to become one of the most consequential figures in American history, died Friday at age 86.
May 17, 2024 · Hank Aaron (1934–2021) was an American professional baseball player who, during his 23-season MLB career, surpassed batting records held by some of the greatest hitters of the game, including Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Stan Musial.
He was a consistent producer both at the plate and in the field, reaching the .300 mark in batting 14 times, 30 home runs 15 times, 90 RBI 16 times and captured three Gold Glove Awards en-route to 25 All-Star Game selections. Nineteen fifty-seven was arguably Aaron’s best season.
