 Hank
Aaron
Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1982, Player -
406 votes on 415 ballots - 97.83%
Born: February 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama
ML Debut: 4/13/1954
Primary Position: Right Fielder
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 44
Played For: Indianapolis Clowns (1952), Milwaukee Braves
(1954-1965), Atlanta Braves (1966-1974), Milwaukee Brewers
(1975-1976)
Post-Season: 1957 World Series, 1958 World Series, 1969
NLCS
Awards: All-Star (25): 1955-1975; National League Most
Valuable Player 1957; Gold Glove (3): 1958-1960
Bio
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. In addition to his
755 home runs, he also holds the major league record for total
bases, extra-base hits and RBI. Aaron was named the 1957 National
League MVP, won three Gold Gloves for his play in right field and
was named to a record 24 All-Star squads.
Quote
"Trying to throw a fastball by Henry Aaron is like trying to
sneak a sunrise past a rooster."
— Curt Simmons
Did You Know... that Hank Aaron, a former member of the
Negro American League's Indianapolis Clowns, was the last Negro
league player to also play in the major leagues? |
