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ATLANTA (AP) - A timeline of Hank Aaron’s 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.
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1952 - Signs with the Boston Braves, turning down a slightly lower offer from the New York Giants that could’ve paired him in the same outfield with Willie Mays.
1954 - Earns a spot in the big leagues with the Braves, who had moved to Milwaukee before the 1953 season. After going 0-for-5 in his debut on April 13, Aaron hits .280 with 13 homers and 69 RBIs to finish fourth in the NL Rookie of the Year voting.
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Timeline of Hank Aaron’s life and career
by Paul Newberry, The Associated Press
Posted Jan 22, 2021 11:56 am EDT
Last Updated Jan 22, 2021 at 11:58 am EDT
ATLANTA A timeline of Hank Aaron’s 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.
1952 Signs with the Boston Braves, turning down a slightly lower offer from the New York Giants that could’ve paired him in the same outfield with Willie Mays.
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.
1952 Signs with the Boston Braves, turning down a slightly lower offer from the New York Giants that could’ve paired him in the same outfield with Willie Mays.
1954 Earns a spot in the big leagues with the Braves, who had moved to Milwaukee before the 1953 season. After going 0-for-5 in his debut on April 13, Aaron hits .280 with 13 homers and 69 RBIs to finish fourth in the NL Rookie of the Year voting.