Hank Aaron - Wikipedia
WEBHenry 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.
Hank Aaron - Death, Stats & Facts - Biography
WEBApr 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.
Baseball legend Hank Aaron dies at 86 - MLB.com
WEBJan 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.
Hank Aaron | Biography, Home Run Record, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 9, 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.
Hank Aaron, Baseball Hall of Famer and former home run king, dies - CNN
WEBJan 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, Home Run King Who Defied Racism, Dies at 86 - The …
WEBJan 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....
Hank Aaron - Baseball Hall of Fame
WEBAaron remains baseball's all-time leader in RBI (2,297) and total bases (6,856). If each of his 755 home runs were removed from his statistical record, Aaron would still have 3,016 hits.
Hank Aaron, Baseball's Legendary Slugger, Dies At 86 - NPR
WEBJan 22, 2021 · Hank Aaron, seen as a hero for shattering Babe Ruth's home run record and also for his longtime advocacy for civil rights, has died. "Hammerin' Hank" was 86. The Atlanta Braves confirmed his...
Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86
WEBJan 22, 2021 · ATLANTA — 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...
Hank Aaron described as ‘greatest of all time and just a …
WEBJan 22, 2021 · Hank Aaron, Atlanta’s most luminous sports icon and one of the greatest players in baseball history, died in his sleep Friday. The Hall of Famer was 86, and his impact and importance to the...