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HANK AARON RUMORS & GOSSIP
Report: Hank Aaron is trying to buy the Atlanta Hawks
Former Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron is interested in buying the Atlanta Hawks as part of a group bidding on them. The Hawks just went on sale this past week and should sell for a pretty penny. Aaron was the homerun king for 33 years after his retirement (thanks a lot, Barry Bonds) and is trying to team up with a group of potential owners led by Memphis Grizzlies minority owner...
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Awesome archival footage from 1965 All-Star Game surfaces
In 1965, Minnesota hosted its first All-Star Game. Tonight, the state hosts its third midsummer classic. MLB released some archival footage of that 1965 game, which features a number of Hall of Famers, including Hank Aaron, Al Kaline, Frank Robinson, Roberto Clemente, and Sandy Koufax. It’s really an awesome piece of history, and I love that MLB keeps dangling these historical...
Via The Outside Corner
July 15, 2014
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Hammerin' Hank receives slew of racist hate mail, again
After speaking his mind about the progress that's been made in race relations over the last 40 years, Hank Aaron sparked many to send the Atlanta Braves racially-charged letters of disapproval.
Via FOXSports.com
April 15, 2014
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John Rocker calls out Hank Aaron for Republican comments
In December 1999, John Rocker’s now infamous interview with Jeff Pearlman hit the pages of Sports Illustrated and it didn’t take long for Hank Aaron to take notice. “To be honest with you, I was very sick and disgusted with the whole situation,” the Atlanta Braves legend said. “For someone in the situation of Mr. Rocker to make those statements is ridiculous. I have...
Via Hall of Very Good
April 15, 2014
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Hank Aaron Is Still The Home Run King
Hank Aaron was honored by the Atlanta Braves before the game against the New York Mets on Tuesday night. They held a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of Aaron’s 715th home run, the home run that surpassed Babe Ruth to become the new home run king. Aaron eventually ended his career with 755 home runs, that was later surpassed by Barry Bonds, who had 762. So by all accounts...
Via Baseball Hot Corner
April 09, 2014
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Thoughts on Hank Aaron, a Milwaukee Legend Before My Time
(Image: Benny Sieu/USA Today)
Hall of Famer and baseball hero Hank Aaron slipped on some ice Friday, and underwent hip surgery to repair the damage. Aaron is expected to make a full recovery within six to eight weeks, which means he should be in good shape when the Atlanta Braves honor the 40th anniversary of his 715th home run on April 8. I’m sure he’ll be fine, but...
Via Brewers Bar
February 15, 2014
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Hank Aaron has partial hip replacement surgery
Hall of Famer Hank Aaron is recovering from a partial left hip replacement.
The Atlanta Braves said Saturday the 80-year-old Aaron fell on ice on Friday and had the procedure later in the day.
The Braves say Dr. Scott Gillogly, who performed the procedure, says a full recovery is expected and Aaron should return to his routine activities within six to eight weeks.
The team plans...
Via AP on Fox
February 15, 2014
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Braves to honor 40th anniversary of Aaron's record
The Atlanta Braves are planning to honor the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's record 715th home run in a pregame ceremony before their home opener against the Mets on April 8.
The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. The patch, shaped like home plate, carries the number 715, Aaron's autograph and a ''40th...
Via AP on Fox
February 11, 2014
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Braves to wear 40th anniversary patch of Hank Aaron’s 715th HR
This is pretty cool. Today the Braves unveiled a patch that they’ll wear this season to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron’s 715th home run. Post by Atlanta Braves. Considered one of baseballs greatest moments, Aaron hit the 715th home run on April, 8, 1974 to set the record for most HR’s, surpassing the great Babe Ruth. Check out the short film on the historic...
Via Reading Between The Seams
February 11, 2014
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