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Henry “Hank” 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 ...
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Apr 2, 2014 · Born into humble circumstances in Mobile, Alabama, Hank Aaron ascended the ranks of the Negro Leagues to become a Major League Baseball icon. He spent most of his 23 seasons as an outfielder...
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 23, 2021 · CNN — Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron, 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 86....
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Jan 22, 2021 · Baseball legend Hank Aaron dies at 86. January 22nd, 2021. Richard Justice. 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.
Apr 8, 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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Jan 22, 2021 · 22 January 2021. Getty Images. Hank Aaron set a Major League Baseball record for home runs in 1974. Hank Aaron, Major League Baseball's second-highest home run scorer of all time, has died...
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