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Timeline of Hank Aaron’s life and career
From a baseball career that started in the Negro Leagues to earning the Presidential Honor of Freedom, Aaron made an impact on American sports and society.
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Hank Aaron accepts a champagne bucket at a luncheon in his honor in Milwaukee on Nov. 25, 1957, after winning the National League’s MVP award.
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Baseball legend Hank Aaron died Friday at age 86. Here is a timeline of his 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.