MAJOR League Baseball Hall of Famer Henry “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron has died at the age of 86.
The Atlanta Braves announced his death on Friday, calling Aaron “a son of the Deep South who soared above its poverty and racism to become one of the most consequential figures in American history.”
In announcing his death Friday, the Braves organization wrote: “We are absolutely devastated by the passing of our beloved Hank. He was a beacon for our organization first as a player, then with player development, and always with our community efforts. His incredible talent and resolve helped him achieve the highest accomplishments, yet he never lost his humble nature.”
Over the course of his 21 seasons with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves and then 2 more with the Milwaukee Brewers, Aaron would win a dizzying number of hitting and fielding titles, setting records that remain untouched till this day. He was
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