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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. Considered one of the greatest baseball players in history, he spent 21 seasons with the ...

  2. Apr 2, 2014 · Famous Athletes. Baseball Players. Hank Aaron. Baseball legend Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's hallowed mark of 714 home runs and finished his career with numerous big league records. Updated:...

  3. May 17, 2024 · Hank Aaron (born February 5, 1934, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.—died January 22, 2021, Atlanta, Georgia) was an American professional baseball player who surpassed batting records set by some of the greatest hitters in the game, including Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Stan Musial.

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  4. Jan 22, 2021 · By Richard Goldstein. Published Jan. 22, 2021 Updated Feb. 1, 2021. Hank Aaron, who faced down racism as he eclipsed Babe Ruth as baseball’s home run king, hitting 755 homers and holding the...

  5. Jan 22, 2021 · Atlanta Braves. 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. His death prompted an outpouring of tributes from those who’d known him personally or simply been inspired by a.

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  6. Jan 23, 2021 · CNN — Henry Louis “HankAaron, the Baseball Hall of Famer who broke Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record in the face of racism and became a revered ambassador to the game, has died. He was...

  7. Jan 22, 2021 · Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record and gracefully left his mark as one of baseball’s greatest all-around players, died Friday. He was 86. The Atlanta Braves, Aaron’s longtime team, said he died peacefully in his sleep. No cause was given. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

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