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An Homage to Hammerin Hank - Hudson Reporter

Hudson Reporter An Homage to Hammerinâ Hank Ben Geraghty s life was consumed by baseball and developing young players 2 / 2 2 / 2 ❯ This memoir, a tribute to two men who defied the color barrier in baseball, Hank Aaron and Jersey City native Ben Geraghty, was written by Michael Geraghty I remember back in middle school I had the opportunity to bring in something very valuable to me for âShow and Tell.â I decided to bring Hank Aaronâs autobiography, I Had a Hammer. You see, my family had a special connection to this baseball great. My Great Uncle had the pleasure of managing him while he was a player on the Sally League Team, Jacksonville Braves. I attempted to explain to the class the character of these two men that have made an indelible mark on me. When my classmates heard me mention the name Hank Aaron, a few of them shouted, âThatâs the guy who broke Babe Ruthâs record right?â Nodding my head with a grin, I rep

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LETTER: My great uncle, a Jersey City native, was able to manage a young Hank Aaron

Hudson County View Hank Aaron and Ben Geraghty. Photo via irishbaseball.org. Dear Editor, I remember back in middle school I had the opportunity to bring in something very valuable to me for “Show and Tell.” I decided to bring Hank Aaron’s autobiography, “I Had a Hammer.” You see, my family had a special connection to this baseball great. My great uncle had the pleasure of managing him while he was a player on the Sally League Team, Jacksonville Braves. Ben Geraghty was like a patron saint to me, a man who faced insurmountable odds stacked against him and someone that lived a purposeful life.

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Hank Aaron death: Braves great who became voice for civil rights dies at 86

Hank Aaron death: Braves great who became voice for civil rights dies at 86
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Hank Aaron s lasting impact is measured in more than home runs

Hank Aaron s lasting impact is measured in more than home runs play Howard Bryant shares lasting memories of Hank Aaron (3:00) Howard Bryant reflects on the moments he shared with Hank Aaron while writing a biography of the Hall of Famer. (3:00) Author of The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron Author of Juicing the Game Henry Aaron, who rose up from the depths of Southern poverty to become one of the towering figures in baseball history as well as a bittersweet symbol of both American racial intolerance and triumph, has died. He was 86. When he retired in 1976 after a 23-year major league career with the National League Braves (spending 1954 to 1965 in Milwaukee, 1966-74 in Atlanta) before playing his final two seasons with the American League Milwaukee Brewers, Aaron had amassed staggering offensive numbers, holding the career records for most home runs (755), RBIs (2,297), total bases (6,856), games played (3,298), at-bats (12,364) and plate appearances (13,941). He was se

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The Road to The Show: Triston Casas

Copy Link Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he s taken to reach the brink of realizing his Major League dream. Here s a look at Boston Red Sox infielder Triston Casas. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here. Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he s taken to reach the brink of realizing his Major League dream. Here s a look at Boston Red Sox infielder Triston Casas. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show,click here. In basketball, they say you can t teach size.

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