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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 · 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 for...
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 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.
Jan 22, 2021 · Hank Aaron, Major League Baseball's second-highest home run scorer of all time, has died at the age of 86. Aaron's 715th career home run - for the Atlanta Braves on 8 April...
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)
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.
