Hank Aaron

Biography

Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's record with quiet dignity while racists sent him death threats and hate mail. The chase for 715 in 1974 became a national event, but Aaron had been accumulating those home runs for 20 years with a consistency that never fluctuated. Twenty-five All-Star selections came because he never stopped hitting. The 2,297 RBIs remain the all-time record. He never hit 50 homers in a season, never had the flash of Mays or Mantle - he just showed up every day and produced. The Hammer let his bat do the talking, and it spoke volumes.

Career Highlights

• 755 career home runs (2nd all-time)
• 2,297 RBIs (all-time record)
• 25x All-Star
• 1 MVP Award (1957)
• World Series Champion (1957)

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