Aaron Played 14 of his 23 Major League Seasons in Milwaukee By Milwaukee Brewers - Jan 22nd, 2021 05:42 pm
MILWAUKEE – Baseball Hall of Famer
Hank Aaron, who spent 14 years as a member of the Milwaukee Braves and Brewers, passed away today at the age of 86.
Aaron is survived by his wife, Billye.
Lary Aaron, one of his six children, has served as a scout for the Brewers since 1994. Hank’s younger brother,
Tommie, who passed away in 1984, was a first baseman/outfielder with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves from 1962-63, 1965 and 1968-71.
“On behalf of everyone at the Milwaukee Brewers, we are devastated to hear of the passing of Hank Aaron,” said Brewers Chairman and Principal Owner
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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.
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