Hank Aaron

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Henry Louis Aaron, known to fans as Hank or "Hammerin' Hank" was born on February 5, 1934 and broke many records, but his crowning glory was beating Babe Ruth's record for most career home runs with 755 in 1974. He hung on to that record for 33 years, when Barry Bonds beat the it.

Baseball Reference: Hank Aaron
Contains details about the slugger's career as well as stats, including batting, fielding, and similar batters. Also presents his favorite bat.
Biography: Hank Aaron
Provides a profile, photographs, and related links as well a video of the athlete at bat.
Hank Aaron Stadium
Consists of photographs of the home of the Mobile BayBears AA Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Also has videos and lists of donors to the stadium.
Hank Aaron: Hammerin' Back at Racism
Displays a 1999 ESPN article about Aaron's career, his fight against racism in the major leagues, and includes some of the hate mail he received during those years.
Hank Aaron: Interview with the Former Atlanta Braves Slugger
Provides Hammerin' Hank's interview with American History, covering his feelings about being a young black ball player before the color barrier was broken.
New York Times: Hank Aaron
Consists of news and commentary as well as archived articles about Hank Aaron, including articles about his career and his relationship with other players.

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