Timeline of Hank Aaron’s life and career
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ATLANTA (AP) - A timeline of Hank Aaron’s life and career:
1934 - Born on Feb. 5 in a section of Mobile, Alabama, known as “Down The Bay.”
1951 - Signs at age 17 with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League, where he plays shortstop and draws the attention of major league scouts.
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1952 - Signs with the Boston Braves, turning down a slightly lower offer from the New York Giants that could’ve paired him in the same outfield with Willie Mays.
1954 - Earns a spot in the big leagues with the Braves, who had moved to Milwaukee before the 1953 season. After going 0-for-5 in his debut on April 13, Aaron hits .280 with 13 homers and 69 RBIs to finish fourth in the NL Rookie of the Year voting.