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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.
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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 ...
Fullname: Henry Louis Aaron. Nickname: Hammerin' Hank. Born: 2/05/1934 in Mobile, AL. High School: Allen Institute, Mobile, AL. Debut: 4/13/1954. Hall of Fame: 1982. Died: 1/22/2021. Relationship (s): brother of Tommie Aaron.
Jan 23, 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.
Jan 23, 2021 · 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.
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)
ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record and gracefully left his mark with 755 homers and a legacy as one of baseball’s greatest all-around players, died Friday. He was 86.
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.
