Remembering Hank Aaron

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Hank Aaron and Tom House Shaking Hands(Original Caption) Tom House congratulates Hank Aaron on his 715th home run hit in this photograph. House retrieved the homer. Credit: Bettmann / Contributor

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Annual Awards' DinnerNEW YORK, NY - MARCH 04: Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron speaks onstage at the The Jackie Robinson Foundation Annual Awards' Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on March 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for The Jackie Robinson Foundation)

World Series - New York Yankees v Atlanta Braves - Game TwoATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 24: Hank Aaron is honored at the Major League Baseball All-Century Team presentation during Game Two of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees on October 24, 1999 at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images)

Hank Aaron Hugging His Mother(Original Caption) 4/8/1974-Atlanta, Georgia: Hank Aaron's mother gives her favorite home hitter a hug after Hammerin' Hank made Babe Ruth an also-ran. Catching a pitch by Dodger Al Downing, Aaron rocketed the ball over the left-center fence for homer number 715. At right is the prized ball, held by Tom House, Braves' relief pitcher who caught it in the bullpen. Credit: Bettmann / Contributor

Hank Aaron at Home with His Family(Original Caption) Braves' pennant drive hero looking forward to series Milwaukee, Wisconsin...Hank Aaron, Milwaukee Braves slugger whose home run broke up the game which clinched the National League pennant, is shown relaxing in his home while Mrs. Aaron receives his fans congratulatory calls. Hank is holding his six-months-old son Henry Jr. This is the first pennant for the Braves since there move from Boston to Milwaukee. Hank is looking forward to the Braves' world series battle against the New York Yankees. Credit: Bettmann / Contributor

Atlanta Braves Outfielder Hank Aaron Holding Bat(Original Caption) Hank Aaron is shown in this close up. He is shown as an Atlanta Braves outfielder during Spring Training. Credit: Bettmann / Contributor

Hank AaronCredit: Bettmann / Contributor(Original Caption) Braves' Hank Aaron relaxes in Braves' clubhouse after celebration and hoopla following Atlanta's clinching of National League Western division flag in 1969. Aaron has played in two world series, 1957 and 1958, both against the Yankees. he hit .364 total in the 14 games with three homers in the 1957 series. The Braves, then in Milwaukee, won the 1957 series and lost in 1958. Photo ran on 9/27/73. Credit: Bettmann / Contributor

210126_BR_hank_aaron_memorial_0029Memorabilia left behind by fans is seen during "A Celebration of Henry Louis Aaron," a memorial service celebrating the life and enduring legacy of the late Hall of Famer and American icon, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at Truist Park in Atlanta. Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves

210126_BR_hank_aaron_memorial_0118MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during "A Celebration of Henry Louis Aaron," a memorial service celebrating the life and enduring legacy of the late Hall of Famer and American icon, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at Truist Park in Atlanta. Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves

210126_BR_hank_aaron_memorial_0261Henry Frantz plays the bagpipes during "A Celebration of Henry Louis Aaron," a memorial service celebrating the life and enduring legacy of the late Hall of Famer and American icon, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at Truist Park in Atlanta. Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves

210126_BR_hank_aaron_memorial_0390Billye Aaron arrives during "A Celebration of Henry Louis Aaron," a memorial service celebrating the life and enduring legacy of the late Hall of Famer and American icon, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at Truist Park in Atlanta. Billye Aaron is the widow of Henry "Hank" Aaron. Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves

Philadelphia Phillies v Atlanta BravesATLANTA, GA - APRIL 08: A statue of Hank Aaron sits outside of the stadium ahead of the Philadephia Phillies versus Atlanta Braves during their opening day game at Turner Field on April 8, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Atlanta BravesATLANTA, GA - CIRCA 1974: Outfielder Hank Aaron #44 of the Atlanta Braves swings and misses the pitchl circa 1974 during a Major League Baseball game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Aaron played for the Braves from 1954-74. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron (C) signs autographs for some of the AtATLANTA, UNITED STATES: Hank Aaron (C) signs autographs for some of the Atlanta Braves players before ceremonies that unveiled the Hank Aaron Award on the 25th anniversary of his historic 755th home run 08 April 1999. The Hank Aaron Award will be based on the player's combined numbers of hits, home runs and RBI and is scheduled to be presented to the best hitter in each league Championship Series. AFP PHOTO/STEVE SCHAEFER (Photo credit should read STEVE SCHAEFER/AFP via Getty Images)

Hank Aaron Sliding Into Base(Original Caption) Hank Aaron, Milwaukee Braves' outfielder, gets back to third safely, sliding into base during exhibition game with Brooklyn Dodgers. The ball got past the catcher Charley Thompson who recovered and then threw the ball to Don Hoak covering the base. Credit: Bettmann / Contributor

Hank Aaron Shattering Bat During SwingBrewers slugger Hank Aaron shatters his bat during second inning play of the 1975 All-Star Game at Milwaukee County Stadium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Credit: Bettmann / Contributor

Hank Aaron Holding Baseball Glove(Original Caption) Hank Aaron, outfielder for the Atlanta Braves is shown in this photograph. Credit: Bettmann / Contributor

Hank Aaron and Ed Mathews Receiving Awards(Original Caption) Milwaukee Braves third baseman Ed Mathews (L) and right fielder Hank Aaron received awards before the Braves-Chicago Cubs game here. They are shown with National League President Warren Giles. Aaron is shown with his silver bat and plaque for being the leading batter in 1959 and Mathews for leading the league in home runs. Credit: Bettmann / Contributor

Hank Aaron Concentrating Before Game(Original Caption) Hank Aaron, the right fielder for the Atlanta Braves, shown in this close up photograph, was named to the National League All Star team for the 16th straight year. It was the 13th time he was named to the starting outfield. Aaron is the only repeater picked. Hank is shown in the batting cage before the start of the Braves-Phils game in Atlanta. Aaron has the lowest average of his career at .236 when picked. Credit: Bettmann / Contributor

Milwaukee Versus the Giants(Original Caption) Willie Mays peg from centerfield is a split second late (note ball, right) in the attempt to hail Hank Aaron, who slides home past the Braves tying run in the opener at the Polo Grounds July 17th. Wes Westrum is Giant catcher. Mays fielded Andy Pafko's single. This first inning activity made it 3-3, and Milwaukee went on to edge the Giants 8-7. Credit: Bettmann / Contributor

Hank Aaron Giving Phillie Players a Hard Time(Original Caption) Bobby Shantz, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher is knocked off his feet covering the home plate here, as Milwaukee Braves right fielder Hank Aaron scores from third base on a wild pitch in the sixth inning of the Braves-Phillies game. Phillies catcher Clay Dairympie threw to Shantz. Credit: Bettmann / Contributor

Detroit Tigers v Atlanta BravesATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 02: Hall of Famer Hank Aaron throws out the ceremonial last pitch at Turner Field to Bobby Cox after the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Detroit Tigers at Turner Field on October 2, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves v Philadelphia PhilliesPHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 18: Hank Aaron #44 of the Atlanta Braves is out at home as he slides into catcher Tim McCarver #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies during an MLB game on April 18, 1971 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

MLB Photos ArchiveFLUSHING, NY: Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves slides into second base during a game against the New York Mets circa 1969 at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. Hank Aaron played for the Atlanta Braves from 1954 to 1954. (Photo by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images)

210126_BR_hank_aaron_memorial_0434Braves Chairman Terry McGuirk speaks during "A Celebration of Henry Louis Aaron," a memorial service celebrating the life and enduring legacy of the late Hall of Famer and American icon, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at Truist Park in Atlanta. Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves