Hall of Famer, former home run king Hank Aaron dies at 86

[Yappi]

Hall of Famer and longtime home run king Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron died Friday morning, his daughter confirmed to WSB-TV in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves legend was 86.

Aaron, a 25-time All-Star, played in MLB from 1954-76 almost entirely with the Braves organization — first in Milwaukee and then in Atlanta. In 1957 he led the organization to its first World Series title since 1914. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982.

Hall of Famer, former home run king Hank Aaron dies at 86

The longtime Braves star is one of baseball's defining legends. He overcame ugly racism and threats to pass Babe Ruth on the all-time home run list.

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[Hammerin'Hank]

I am certainly saddened by this news.......He was one of my boyhood heros.

 

[Omar]

Not former, still the HR king. I know weight training has come along way since the 70s, but that’s no reason for Barry Bonds’ head to triple in size.

 

[arizonawildcat]

His head had to expand to make room for his ego.

 

[Omar]

Nothing to see here, just good old fashioned weight lifting

 

[jtk]

looks like he works out at planet fitness.

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[OldSoulon]

looks like he works out at planet fitness.

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His head is practically a planet.

 

[OldSoulon]

Not former, still the HR king. I know weight training has come along way since the 70s, but that’s no reason for Barry Bonds’ head to triple in size.

Didn't someone from the Negro Leagues hit more homers than Aaron?

 

[jtk]

His head is practically a planet.

he just goes to a lot of the free pizza days and takes full advantage of the free tootsie rolls.

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[troyboy73]

Saw Mr. Aaron hit #714 at Riverfront Stadium!