Hank Aaron
5 February 1934 – 22 January 2021
Hank Aaron (1934–2021) was an American baseball player who spent 23 seasons in Major League Baseball, mostly with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves. On 8 April 1974 he broke Babe Ruth's career home run record, finishing with 755 home runs, a mark that stood until 2007, and he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
Lived at the same time
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Life events
Born Henry Louis Aaron in Mobile, Alabama, one of eight children.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgJoined the Clowns as a shortstop, attracting the attention of major league scouts.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHad his contract purchased by the Braves and was assigned to their minor league system.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgMarried Barbara Lucas; the couple had five children and divorced in 1971.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgPlayed his first major league game as the Braves' starting left fielder.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgLed the league in home runs and RBIs and helped the Milwaukee Braves defeat the New York Yankees in the World Series.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe franchise relocated from Milwaukee to Atlanta, where Aaron played for the next nine seasons.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgBroke the career home run record at Atlanta Stadium against Al Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgElected in his first year of eligibility after retiring with 755 home runs following the 1976 season with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgDied in his sleep at his home in Atlanta at the age of 86.
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