What is the Hank Aaron biography?

This Hank Aaron biography is a carefully researched account of the life of baseball player Hank Aaron. It is part of Baseball Almanac's hall of fame biographical history series and researched by historian Dennis Yuhasz.

Where did Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run?

Where did Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run?
Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run before a sellout crowd of 53,775 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. – BL-5509.75 (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library) The Braves moved Hank Aaron (above) to first base in 1972 to accommodate both Ralph Garr and Dusty Baker in the outfield.

Is Hank Aaron still married to Billye Aaron?

Second Marriage to Billye Aaron. Hank Aaron married Billye Aaron to become his second wife in 1973. The couple are still together and resides in Alabama.

Was Hank Aaron the best baseball player of all time?

Was Hank Aaron the best baseball player of all time?
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali once called Hank Aaron "The only man I idolize more than myself " and in 1970, Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle said "As far as I'm concerned, Aaron is the best baseball player of my era. He is to baseball the last 15 years what Joe DiMaggio was before him.

When was Hank Aaron elected to the Hall of Fame?

He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982 and was named to Baseball's All-Century Team in 1999. This Hank Aaron biography was researched & written by historian Dennis Yuhasz exclusively for Baseball Almanac and no part may be reproduced without our written permission.

What was Hank Aaron's ops at age 39?

What was Hank Aaron's ops at age 39?
Aaron's two highest single-season OPS figures actually came at ages 37 (1.079) and 39 (1.045, albeit in only 120 games). In the five seasons from 1969-73, when Aaron was 35-39 years old, he led all Major Leaguers in slugging (.601) and OPS (.997).

How many bases did Hank Aaron steal in his career?

30 – Hank Aaron stole 30+ bases in a single season only once in his career, during the 1963 campaign, and when he swiped his thirtieth of the year on September 25, 1963, he already had hit 40+ home runs making him only the third player in Major League history to join the 30 / 30 Club, behind Willie Mays (1956 & 1957) and Ken Williams (1922).