Henry Louis Aaron (February 5, 1934 – January 22, 2021), nicknamed " Hammer " or " Hammerin' Hank ", was an American professional baseball right fielder 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) Inducted as Player in 1982. (Voted by BBWAA on 406/415 ballots) View Henry Aaron's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.

Apr 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.

Jan 18, 2025 · 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 Bio. 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; Follow:

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali once called Hank Aaron “The only man I idolize more than myself. ” For many, Aaron was everything an athlete – and a human being – should be. Aaron grew up in humble surroundings in Mobile, Ala.

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.

Apr 7, 2024 · When it comes to icons of baseball, sport and American society at large, few names are bigger than Hank Aaron. Aaron overcame unfavorable odds in the Depression-era South to become an all-time baseball legend, and even more importantly, a …

May 14, 2024 · Hank Aaron's 715th Home Run Baseball icon Henry "Hank" Aaron (1934-2021) first honed the skills that ultimately led him to the Baseball Hall of Fame while growing up in Alabama. He is best known for breaking Babe Ruth's record of 714 home runs with a career total of 755, a record that stood from 1974 to 2007, and his other milestones still ...

Jan 22, 2021 · From an impoverished childhood in rural Alabama, Henry "Hank" Aaron overcame all of the indignities of segregation to become an immortal hero in world sports, baseball's home run king. He made the leap to the major leagues in 1954, as the Supreme Court was striking down the legal basis of segregation.