Hank Aaron


Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron

(1937-2021)
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  • Hank Aaron was an American professional baseball player; originally from Mobile Alabama

  • Played in the Majors for 23 seasons as a right fielder.

  • Nicknamed “Hammer” or “Hammerin’ Hank”

  • Muhammad Ali said of Aaron, “Hank is the only man I idolize more than myself!”

  • Regarded as one of the best baseball players of all time.

  • The Hank Aaron Award is given annually to the players selected as the top hitter in each league, as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media

  • 25 All-Star selections

  • 3 Time Gold Glove winner

  • Holds record for RBI’s (2,297) Extra Base Hits (1,477) Total Bases (6,856)

  • 2nd place in Home Runs (755) and At Bats (12,364)

  • National League MVP (1957)

  • 2 time NL batting champion

  • 4 time NL home run leader

  • Member of the MLB All-Century Team

  • Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002

 

“My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging.”

 

To further explore Hank Aaron and his great accomplishments:

https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/aaron-hank

https://www.biography.com/athlete/hank-aaron

https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=aaronha01