Fact check: Not likely that COVID-19 vaccine was cause of Hank Aaron s death Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY
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The claim: Hank Aaron died weeks after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
Hall of Famer Henry Hank Aaron died at his home in Atlanta on Jan. 22. The legacy of the former Braves baseball player, whose start with the Negro Leagues led to him eclipsing Babe Ruth s home run record, is celebrated online and on social media but also entangled with discussion of the COVID-19 vaccine.
An article published Jan. 22 by The Defender, an outlet of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. s Children s Health Defense, intimates a connection between Aaron s death and the vaccine he received Jan. 5, alongside other civil and human rights leaders at the Morehouse Healthcare Clinic, part of the Morehouse School of Medicine.
Hank Aaron Died Of Natural Causes, COVID-19 Vaccine Not A Factor, Officials Believe Hank Aaron COVID-19 Vaccine Not A Factor In Death . Officials Believe
Officials DO NOT believe the COVID-19 vaccination played any role in
Hank Aaron s death based on a preliminary investigation this according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner s office.
The 86-year-old MLB legend and his wife received the first of 2 vaccine doses at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta on Jan. 4. Hank died just a few weeks later on Jan. 22.
TMZ Sports it appears Hank died of natural causes unrelated to the COVID shot.
As we previously reported, Hank along with other prominent Black leaders decided to get the shot in front of the media in hopes of showing others in the community that the vaccine is safe.
Braves honor Hank Aaron with memorial service at Truist Park
By Aungelique Proctor and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published
Saying goodbye to Hank Aaron
A service was held on Tuesday at Truist Park to honor the late Braves legendary slugger Hank Aaron.
ATLANTA - Hank Aaron’s unparalleled accomplishments span from the Midwest to the South, but echo in every ballpark, schoolyard, and sandlots across America. But Tuesday, all eyes were on Truist Park for a private memorial service for the Braves legendary slugger.
The 86-year-old Hall of Famer passed away in his sleep on Friday leaving behind not just a three-decade rule as the home run king on the field, but also a bevy of unseen and mostly unspoken about charity and civil rights work off.
Braves honor Hank Aaron with memorial service at Truist Park
By Aungelique Proctor and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published
Saying goodbye to Hank Aaron
A service was held on Tuesday at Truist Park to honor the late Braves legendary slugger Hank Aaron.
ATLANTA - Hank Aaron’s unparalleled accomplishments span from the Midwest to the South, but echo in every ballpark, schoolyard, and sandlots across America. But Tuesday, all eyes were on Truist Park for a private memorial service for the Braves legendary slugger.
The 86-year-old Hall of Famer passed away in his sleep on Friday leaving behind not just a three-decade rule as the home run king on the field, but also a bevy of unseen and mostly unspoken about charity and civil rights work off.
It was Aaron who provided the seed money to help the Foundation get started nearly five decades ago.
McGhee-McCrary recalled for “Morning Edition” host Lisa Rayam how the Hall of Famer’s support for the Sickle cell Foundation was unwavering.
The SCFG Mobile Unit, which was partially purchased with the financial assistance of Hank Aaron. (Maria White Tillman/WABE)
Also, McGhee-McCrary said via the organization’s media release statement:
“On behalf of our Board of Directors, the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. joins the nation in mourning the passing of our national treasure, Henry “Hank” Aaron, our long-time advocate and board (emeritus) member. His homegoing precedes the organization’s anniversary gala at which Mr. Aaron had agreed to appear. While he was a legend on the baseball field, many may not know that Mr. Aaron was a generous benefactor (a family trait) and a huge fan of bowling. Indeed, as a friend of our founders, Mr. Aaron hosted countless celeb