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Aaron, Hank
Henry Louis Aaron
Born:
February 5, 1934, Mobile, Alabama
Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Played For:
Milwaukee Braves (1954-1965), Atlanta Braves (1966-1976), Milwaukee Brewers (1975-1976)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers:
1982
Biography:
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, with 3,771 hits. In addition to his 755 home runs, he also set Major League records for total bases, extra-base hits and RBIs. Aaron was the 1957 National League MVP, won three Gold Gloves for his play in right field and was named to a record 25 All-Star squads.
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Trying to throw a fastball by Henry Aaron is like trying to sneak a sunrise past a rooster.
Curt Simmons
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This Day in Baseball History
On May 22, 1933, Joe Sewell of the New York Yankees strikes out for the first time on the season. The future Hall of Famer and contact hitter extraordinaire will strike out only four times all season long.