RIP Henry "Hank" Aaron

[Anybodyhome]

Always a class act.

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ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth but went on to break the career home run record in the pre-steroids era, died early Friday. He was 86

The Atlanta Braves said Aaron died peacefully in his sleep. No cause of death was given.

Aaron made his last public appearance less than two weeks ago when he received the COVID-19 vaccine.

“Hammerin’ Hank” set a wide array of career hitting records during a 23-year career spent mostly with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, including RBIs, extra-base hits and total bases.

But the Hall of Famer will be remembered for one swing above all others, the one that made him baseball’s home-run king.

It was a title he would hold for more than 33 years, a period in which the Hammer slowly but surely claimed his rightful place as one of America’s most iconic sporting figures, a true national treasure worthy of mention in the same breath with Ruth or Ali or Jordan.

“Hammerin’ Hank” set multiple hitting records during a 23-year career spent mostly with the Braves, including RBIs, extra-base hits and total bases. But the Hall of Famer will be remembered for one swing above all others.

 

[Davidson Deac II]

i still remember watching him hit #715. It was a very memorable moment.  Probably the most memorable sports moment I ever witnessed.  

[Anybodyhome]

25 minutes ago, Davidson Deac II said:

i still remember watching him hit #715. It was a very memorable moment.  Probably the most memorable sports moment I ever witnessed.  

Against the Dodgers' Al Downing. If I remember correctly, didn't Downing sit down on the mound as the ovations went on for quite a while.

[pinkfloyd]

No cause of death was given... The Vax 2 weeks ago.  If he had tested positive for Covid 2 weeks ago, and then died, he would have been declared a Covid death.  

RIP Hank.