Hank Aaron – Baseball (87)
Hank Aaron was a baseball legend whose death was felt profoundly throughout the world of sports. “Hammerin’ Hank,” known for his records and distinguished career, was one of the best players we have ever seen. Staying center stage for 21 seasons, he broke record after record and left a fine legacy behind.
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After retirement, Aaron could not abandon the sport and stayed on as an executive for his team until he passed away in January 2021. Natural causes took him away from his career, but his name lives on with the Hank Aaron Award given each year to the top hitter in each baseball league.