Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron
Henry Louis Aaron
Hammerin Hank, The Hammer

Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1982, Player
406 votes on 415 ballots 97.83%
Hall of Fame plaque for Hank Aaron

Born: February 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama
ML Debut: 4/13/1954
Primary Position: Right Fielder
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 44

Played For: Indianapolis Clowns (1952), Milwaukee Braves (1954-1965), Atlanta Braves (1966-1974), Milwaukee Brewers (1975-1976)
Primary Team: Milwaukee Braves

Post-Season: 1957 World Series, 1958 World Series, 1969 NLCS
Awards: All-Star (25): 1955-1975; National League Most Valuable Player 1957; Gold Glove (3): 1958-1960
Hitting

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Exhibiting an understated style that became his trademark, Hank Aaron became the all-time home run champion via one of the most consistent offensive careers in baseball history. In addition to his 755 home runs, he also holds the major league record for total bases, extra-base hits and RBI. Aaron was named the 1957 National League MVP, won three Gold Gloves for his play in right field and was named to a record 24 All-Star squads.

Quote
"Trying to throw a fastball by Henry Aaron is like trying to sneak a sunrise past a rooster."
— Curt Simmons

Did You Know... that Hank Aaron, a former member of the Negro American League's Indianapolis Clowns, was the last Negro league player to also play in the major leagues?

Hall of Fame Teammate: Eddie Mathews

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