Rest In Peace, Hank Aaron

Jan 23 2021 by Twinkie Town

 
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The *true* home run king has passed at the age of 86.

Not much has emerged regarding the nature of his death, but we do know that the long time Braves legend and Hall of Famer died this morning.

Overcoming racism and death threats as he approached Babe Ruth’s long standing record, Aaron became the home run king on April 8, 1974 with his 715th home run. He eventually retired in 1976 having hit 755 – a record that stood until Barry Bonds hit his...

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