Tributes pour in honoring the legendary Hank Aaron
By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
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The Braves legend and home run king passed away Friday morning.
ATLANTA - Tributes from friends, family, celebrities, and dignitaries from around the world poured in after the passing of Atlanta Braves legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron was announced Friday morning.
The home run king, who accomplished a massive amount of achievements both on and off the field, died peacefully in his sleep, the Braves said in a release.
President Joseph Biden released a statement on the passing of Hank Aaron that reads:
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25 Years Ago
Just as they do now, the Yankees faced serious questions about their starting rotation after the 1995 season. They had made the playoffs for the first time in 14 years, but their top two starters were both headed to free agency. New GM Bob Watson decided to let Jack McDowell go, but he was able to re-sign the ace who they acquired midseason in ‘95: David Cone. Watson, Cone, and George Steinbrenner came to terms on a three-year, $19.5 million contract on December 21, 1995. Cone nearly signed with the Orioles, but the Yankees were able to keep their division rival from snatching Cone away.