HENRY “HANK” AARON
1988
National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee – 1982. 23-Year MLB career with Braves and Brewers (1954-76). Set major league record with 755 career home runs. Member of Baseball’s All-Century Team.
HENRY 'HANK' AARON
Hank Aaron Video Biography & Highlights
Hank Aaron is, without a doubt, one of the most recognizable names in American sports history.
Born on Feb. 5, 1934, in Mobile, Ala. he grew up in Toulminville and attended Central High School in Toulminville, leading the baseball team to the Mobile Negro High School Championship the two years he played. While still in high school Aaron also played with Mobile Black Bears, an independent Negro League team.
In 1951, with encouragement of scout Ed Scott, Sr., Hank signed with his first professional team, the Indianapolis Clowns, a Negro American League team. The following year Aaron signed with the Boston Braves organization, paving the way towards the big leagues. Aaron tore through the minor leagues winning MVP awards in the respective leagues.
Hank made his Major League debut on opening day with the Milwaukee Braves in 1954. Aaron never looked back and from then on the legend of “Hammerin’ Hank” grew. Aaron spent 21 seasons with the Braves organization, moving with the franchise to Atlanta in 1966. In 1957, Hank would help the Braves win the National League Pennant and the World Series defeating the New York Yankees. He also won the National League MVP award that season as well.
One of the greatest moments in American sports occurred on April 8, 1974, when Aaron hit his historic 715th career home run to break Babe Ruth’s long standing major league record. The pursuit of the record captivated the nation, as Aaron was also forced to endure threats and racial prejudice as he inched closer and closer to Ruth’s career mark.
Aaron played his final two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, retiring after the 1976 season. Over his career Aaron was selected to 21 consecutive All-Star games from 1955-75 and won three Gold Gloves (’58-’60). Hank also won the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award in 1970, given for character and integrity on and off the field. His number (44) is retired by both the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers.
Aaron was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. He is a member of the 3,000 Hit Club standing third overall in major league history with 3,771, and he is major league baseball’s all-time career leader in RBI’s with 2,297 and total bases with 6,856.
For 33 years Aaron held the career home run title with 755, and many still consider him to be baseball’s true Home Run King.
Aaron also had an autobiography published, I Had a Hammer,and in 1997 the Mobile Bay Bears new home field was named “Hank Aaron Stadium” in his honor. Currently, a Hank Aaron Museum and his boyhood home is on display at the stadium.
TOMMIE AGEE
1992
12-Year Major League Baseball career with five teams (1962-73). 1966 A.L. Rookie of the Year and member of Mets’ 1969 World Series Champs.
TOMMY AGEE
TOMMIE AARON
1992
Major League Baseball player for Braves (1962-71). Coach and minor league manager in Braves Organization.
TOMMIE AARON
WILLIE ANDERSON
2011
All-SEC offensive lineman at Auburn University. Four-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time first-team All-Pro (2004, ’05 and ’06) for NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens from 1996-2008.
WILLIE ANDERSON
TERRY ADAMS
2009
11-Year Major League Baseball career as relief pitcher (1995-2005). Member of Red Sox 2004 World Series Champs.
TERRY ADAMS
BUDDY AYDELETTE
2009
Star offensive lineman at the University of Alabama (1976-79). Played in NFL with Packers and Steelers and was a three-time All-Star in the USFL.
TOMMY AGEE
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HENRY “HANK” AARON
1988
National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee – 1982. 23-Year MLB career with Braves and Brewers (1954-76). Set major league record with 755 career home runs. Member of Baseball’s All-Century Team.
MOREHENRY 'HANK ' AARON
Hank Aaron Tribute Video/715th Home RunHank Aaron Video Biography & Highlights
Hank Aaron is, without a doubt, one of the most recognizable names in American sports history.
Born on Feb. 5, 1934, in Mobile, Ala. he grew up in Toulminville and attended Central High School in Toulminville, leading the baseball team to the Mobile Negro High School Championship the two years he played. While still in high school Aaron also played with Mobile Black Bears, an independent Negro League team.
In 1951, with encouragement of scout Ed Scott, Sr., Hank signed with his first professional team, the Indianapolis Clowns, a Negro American League team. The following year Aaron signed with the Boston Braves organization, paving the way towards the big leagues. Aaron tore through the minor leagues winning MVP awards in the respective leagues.
Hank made his Major League debut on opening day with the Milwaukee Braves in 1954. Aaron never looked back and from then on the legend of “Hammerin’ Hank” grew. Aaron spent 21 seasons with the Braves organization, moving with the franchise to Atlanta in 1966. In 1957, Hank would help the Braves win the National League Pennant and the World Series defeating the New York Yankees. He also won the National League MVP award that season as well.
One of the greatest moments in American sports occurred on April 8, 1974, when Aaron hit his historic 715th career home run to break Babe Ruth’s long standing major league record. The pursuit of the record captivated the nation, as Aaron was also forced to endure threats and racial prejudice as he inched closer and closer to Ruth’s career mark.
Aaron played his final two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, retiring after the 1976 season. Over his career Aaron was selected to 21 consecutive All-Star games from 1955-75 and won three Gold Gloves (’58-’60). Hank also won the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award in 1970, given for character and integrity on and off the field. His number (44) is retired by both the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers.
Aaron was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. He is a member of the 3,000 Hit Club standing third overall in major league history with 3,771, and he is major league baseball’s all-time career leader in RBI’s with 2,297 and total bases with 6,856.
For 33 years Aaron held the career home run title with 755, and many still consider him to be baseball’s true Home Run King.
Aaron also had an autobiography published, I Had a Hammer,and in 1997 the Mobile Bay Bears new home field was named “Hank Aaron Stadium” in his honor. Currently, a Hank Aaron Museum and his boyhood home is on display at the stadium.
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1988
National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee – 1982. 23-Year MLB career with Braves and Brewers (1954-76). Set major league record with 755 career home runs. Member of Baseball’s All-Century Team.
MOREHENRY 'HANK ' AARON
Hank Aaron Tribute Video/715th Home RunHank Aaron Video Biography & Highlights
Hank Aaron is, without a doubt, one of the most recognizable names in American sports history.
Born on Feb. 5, 1934, in Mobile, Ala. he grew up in Toulminville and attended Central High School in Toulminville, leading the baseball team to the Mobile Negro High School Championship the two years he played. While still in high school Aaron also played with Mobile Black Bears, an independent Negro League team.
In 1951, with encouragement of scout Ed Scott, Sr., Hank signed with his first professional team, the Indianapolis Clowns, a Negro American League team. The following year Aaron signed with the Boston Braves organization, paving the way towards the big leagues. Aaron tore through the minor leagues winning MVP awards in the respective leagues.
Hank made his Major League debut on opening day with the Milwaukee Braves in 1954. Aaron never looked back and from then on the legend of “Hammerin’ Hank” grew. Aaron spent 21 seasons with the Braves organization, moving with the franchise to Atlanta in 1966. In 1957, Hank would help the Braves win the National League Pennant and the World Series defeating the New York Yankees. He also won the National League MVP award that season as well.
One of the greatest moments in American sports occurred on April 8, 1974, when Aaron hit his historic 715th career home run to break Babe Ruth’s long standing major league record. The pursuit of the record captivated the nation, as Aaron was also forced to endure threats and racial prejudice as he inched closer and closer to Ruth’s career mark.
Aaron played his final two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, retiring after the 1976 season. Over his career Aaron was selected to 21 consecutive All-Star games from 1955-75 and won three Gold Gloves (’58-’60). Hank also won the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award in 1970, given for character and integrity on and off the field. His number (44) is retired by both the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers.
Aaron was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. He is a member of the 3,000 Hit Club standing third overall in major league history with 3,771, and he is major league baseball’s all-time career leader in RBI’s with 2,297 and total bases with 6,856.
For 33 years Aaron held the career home run title with 755, and many still consider him to be baseball’s true Home Run King.
Aaron also had an autobiography published, I Had a Hammer,and in 1997 the Mobile Bay Bears new home field was named “Hank Aaron Stadium” in his honor. Currently, a Hank Aaron Museum and his boyhood home is on display at the stadium.
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HENRY “HANK” AARON
1988
National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee – 1982. 23-Year MLB career with Braves and Brewers (1954-76). Set major league record with 755 career home runs. Member of Baseball’s All-Century Team.
HENRY 'HANK' AARON
Hank Aaron Video Biography & Highlights
Hank Aaron is, without a doubt, one of the most recognizable names in American sports history.
Born on Feb. 5, 1934, in Mobile, Ala. he grew up in Toulminville and attended Central High School in Toulminville, leading the baseball team to the Mobile Negro High School Championship the two years he played. While still in high school Aaron also played with Mobile Black Bears, an independent Negro League team.
In 1951, with encouragement of scout Ed Scott, Sr., Hank signed with his first professional team, the Indianapolis Clowns, a Negro American League team. The following year Aaron signed with the Boston Braves organization, paving the way towards the big leagues. Aaron tore through the minor leagues winning MVP awards in the respective leagues.
Hank made his Major League debut on opening day with the Milwaukee Braves in 1954. Aaron never looked back and from then on the legend of “Hammerin’ Hank” grew. Aaron spent 21 seasons with the Braves organization, moving with the franchise to Atlanta in 1966. In 1957, Hank would help the Braves win the National League Pennant and the World Series defeating the New York Yankees. He also won the National League MVP award that season as well.
One of the greatest moments in American sports occurred on April 8, 1974, when Aaron hit his historic 715th career home run to break Babe Ruth’s long standing major league record. The pursuit of the record captivated the nation, as Aaron was also forced to endure threats and racial prejudice as he inched closer and closer to Ruth’s career mark.
Aaron played his final two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, retiring after the 1976 season. Over his career Aaron was selected to 21 consecutive All-Star games from 1955-75 and won three Gold Gloves (’58-’60). Hank also won the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award in 1970, given for character and integrity on and off the field. His number (44) is retired by both the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers.
Aaron was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. He is a member of the 3,000 Hit Club standing third overall in major league history with 3,771, and he is major league baseball’s all-time career leader in RBI’s with 2,297 and total bases with 6,856.
For 33 years Aaron held the career home run title with 755, and many still consider him to be baseball’s true Home Run King.
Aaron also had an autobiography published, I Had a Hammer,and in 1997 the Mobile Bay Bears new home field was named “Hank Aaron Stadium” in his honor. Currently, a Hank Aaron Museum and his boyhood home is on display at the stadium.