ESPN studied the careers of every player from 2005 to 2021 and found that the group that wore No. 2 was exponentially more productive than any other jersey number.
Stars react to MLB legend Hank Aaron’s death | ‘The best to ever do it’
Updated Jan 22, 2021;
Posted Jan 22, 2021
Hank Aaron is flanked by Alex Rodriguez, right, and David Ortiz as they take a selfie before Game 2 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP
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Aaron, the game’s longtime home run king, was a legendary figure for his on-field abilities and off-field impact. He was nicknamed “Hammerin’ Hank” for clubbing as he went on to break Babe Ruth’s home-run record, ending his career with 755 bombs. He’s also the career RBI leader with 2,297.