Let us appreciate the grace and uncommon decency of Henry Aaron
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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
When I first reached out to Henry Aaron to tell him I was interested in writing a book about his life, he did not want to talk to me. He was convinced the public had no interest in him, except to have him serve as their proxy to criticize Barry Bonds as Bonds neared his all-time home run record. Henry s titanic statistical achievements cemented, he was tired of the constant misinterpretation of his worldview. The journalistic response to his critique of race relations had turned him inward. In print, he saw himself portrayed as bitter, always bitter, when in fact he was merely telling the story of his life answering the questions he was asked. When we first
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The Tigers have been intertwined with the history of Detroit since the franchise was one of the founding members of the American League more than a century ago. That history has included more than a few players from the great state of Michigan.
Five Hall of Famers were born in Michigan; two of them played for the Tigers. Other franchise greats were born or grew up in Michigan, or went to school in the state. Here’s a look at the five greatest Michiganders to play for the Tigers:
, 1924-42
Career highlights: 1937 AL MVP, six-time All-Star, 35 World Series champion, elected to Hall of Fame in 49
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