RIP Hank Aaron

[r00tabaga]

Hall of Famer and one-time home run king Atlanta Braves legend Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron passed away this morning at the age of 86.

He leaves behind an indelible legacy on and off the baseball diamond.

Edited January 22, 2021 by r00tabaga

[Royale with Cheese]

Geez.  The Baseball HOF has taken a hit in the last 12 months.

[Amaru523]

In my opinion he's still the HR King. RIP Hank.

[ChevyVanMiller]

A legend - saying anything else would be a huge understatement. RIP

[KingBoots8]

One of the GOATS in his sport. Godspeed

[WhoTom]

Wow. I remember watching him break Babe Ruth's career home-run record. I had my portable cassette recorder (pre-VCR era) sitting by the TV. Every time Hank got up to bat that night, I pressed the Record button. I had the play-by-play and the ensuing ceremony on tape.

 

I have no idea what happened to that cassette.

 

[Nextmanup]

You could have a 50 home run season, for fifteen consecutive seasons, and still be 5 HRs short of Hank's 755! 

 

Think about that! 

 

 

[Mark80]

And not a mention of it on ESPNs front page.  Its cool though, officials admitting an ejection was wrong in a basketball game is probably more deserving of the top headline. 

 

RIP to a true legend and incredible human being.

[BigdaddyinOrlando]

What a legend in sports and humanity! 

RIP Hammer!!

[Max Fischer]

14 minutes ago, r00tabaga said:

Hall of Famer and one-time home run king Atlanta Braves legend Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron passed away this morning at the age of 86.

He leaves behind an indelible legacy on and off the baseball diamond.

 

Fixed it for you. I personally place a big, messy asterisk next to Barry Bonds name. 

 

For all the accolades, I always felt Aaron was never held in the same vaulted status of so many of the greats. Perhaps playing in Atlanta, in that era and he was just quietly great for so long that he never got this due. 

[Steve O]

My childhood hero. Guess Sutton, Seaver, Gibson, and Ford were having too easy of a time, had to have someone who could hit them. Little known fact, he and his little brother Tommy have the record for most home runs by brothers (755/13). Got Tommy's autograph at a Red Wings game in the 60's.

RIP

[BillsFan2313]

Lasorda, Niekro, Sutton and now Aaron. 2021 off to a bad start. 

8 minutes ago, Max Fischer said:

 

Fixed it for you. I personally place a big, messy asterisk next to Barry Bonds name. 

 

For all the accolades, I always felt Aaron was never held in the same vaulted status of so many of the greats. Perhaps playing in Atlanta, in that era and he was just quietly great for so long that he never got this due. 

 

Agreed 

[Mark Vader]

I never saw him play, but I remember seeing the highlight of him breaking Ruth's record.

 

A sad day, indeed. RIP, Sir.

[Ga boy]

As a white boy growing up in Georgia, the Hammer was my hero!  I know that he affected my perspectives on race in the best way.  More than a home run king, he was a role model that helped me to be a better man.  I’m looking at his photo in my office.  Thanks Mr. Aaron! 

[Solomon Grundy]

RIP G.O.A.T

[r00tabaga]

26 minutes ago, BillsFan2313 said:

Lasorda, Niekro, Sutton and now Aaron.
 

Tom Seaver, Joe Morgan, Bob Gibson & Lou Brock as well.

[JMF2006]

Hammering Hank now battng them out of Heaven

 

RIP Mr Aaron.

Edited January 22, 2021 by JMF2006

[BillsFan2313]

1 minute ago, r00tabaga said:

30 minutes ago, BillsFan2313 said:

Lasorda, Niekro, Sutton and now Aaron.
 

Tom Seaver, Joe Morgan, Bob Gibson & Lou Brock as well.

 

Crazy. RIP to the legends

[Fallsnative01]

RIP Hank. Truly one of the greatest ever to play the game. 

[LABILLBACKER]

55 minutes ago, Amaru523 said:

In my opinion he's still the HR King. RIP Hank.

I second that. Hammering Hank was not just a legendary player but also an amazing person.