Jump to content

RIP Hank Aaron


r00tabaga

Recommended Posts

Hall of Famer and one-time home run king Atlanta Braves legend Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron passed away this morning at the age of 86.

He leaves behind an indelible legacy on and off the baseball diamond.

Edited by r00tabaga
  • Like (+1) 4
  • Sad 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Wow. I remember watching him break Babe Ruth's career home-run record. I had my portable cassette recorder (pre-VCR era) sitting by the TV. Every time Hank got up to bat that night, I pressed the Record button. I had the play-by-play and the ensuing ceremony on tape.

 

I have no idea what happened to that cassette.

 

  • Like (+1) 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

14 minutes ago, r00tabaga said:

Hall of Famer and one-time home run king Atlanta Braves legend Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron passed away this morning at the age of 86.

He leaves behind an indelible legacy on and off the baseball diamond.

 

Fixed it for you. I personally place a big, messy asterisk next to Barry Bonds name. 

 

For all the accolades, I always felt Aaron was never held in the same vaulted status of so many of the greats. Perhaps playing in Atlanta, in that era and he was just quietly great for so long that he never got this due. 

  • Like (+1) 2
  • Agree 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

My childhood hero. Guess Sutton, Seaver, Gibson, and Ford were having too easy of a time, had to have someone who could hit them. Little known fact, he and his little brother Tommy have the record for most home runs by brothers (755/13). Got Tommy's autograph at a Red Wings game in the 60's.

RIP

  • Thank you (+1) 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Lasorda, Niekro, Sutton and now Aaron. 2021 off to a bad start. 

8 minutes ago, Max Fischer said:

 

Fixed it for you. I personally place a big, messy asterisk next to Barry Bonds name. 

 

For all the accolades, I always felt Aaron was never held in the same vaulted status of so many of the greats. Perhaps playing in Atlanta, in that era and he was just quietly great for so long that he never got this due. 

 

Agreed 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

As a white boy growing up in Georgia, the Hammer was my hero!  I know that he affected my perspectives on race in the best way.  More than a home run king, he was a role model that helped me to be a better man.  I’m looking at his photo in my office.  Thanks Mr. Aaron! 

  • Like (+1) 3
  • Awesome! (+1) 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

This topic is OLD. A NEW topic should be started unless there is a very specific reason to revive this one.

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...