Baseball legend Hank Aaron, the Black power hitter who faced discrimination and death threats in 1974 as he toppled Babe Ruth’s record for all-time home runs, has died, according to CBS affiliate Wsb-tv Atlanta. He was 86.
The Atlanta Braves veteran died Friday at his home, Aaron’s daughter told Wsb.
Aaron’s records in Major League Baseball include becoming the first player in history to rack up 500 home runs and 3,000 hits. He also logged an astounding eight seasons with 40 or more home runs. He ended his career with 755 homers, a mark that stood until 2007 when Barry Bonds, playing for the San Francisco Giants, hit home run No. 756.
All told, Aaron had a 23-year career in the major leagues. He signed with the Boston Braves in 1952. The team moved to Atlanta in 1966 at a time when Aaron’s success gave him prominence in the civil rights movement.
“I think it hit...
The Atlanta Braves veteran died Friday at his home, Aaron’s daughter told Wsb.
Aaron’s records in Major League Baseball include becoming the first player in history to rack up 500 home runs and 3,000 hits. He also logged an astounding eight seasons with 40 or more home runs. He ended his career with 755 homers, a mark that stood until 2007 when Barry Bonds, playing for the San Francisco Giants, hit home run No. 756.
All told, Aaron had a 23-year career in the major leagues. He signed with the Boston Braves in 1952. The team moved to Atlanta in 1966 at a time when Aaron’s success gave him prominence in the civil rights movement.
“I think it hit...
- 1/22/2021
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
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