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Aaron, Hank

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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
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.305 3298 12364 2174 3771 755 2297 240
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.

Induction Speech

Trying to throw a fastball by Henry Aaron is like trying to sneak a sunrise past a rooster.
Curt Simmons