Early Life
Hank Aaron was born on Febuary 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama. He was the third of eight children. Aaron grew up in a poor family, picking cotton on a farm. Aaron attended Cental High school as a freshman and a sophomore. Aaron started playing semi-pro baseball at the age of 15 earning 10 dollars a day for the Mobile Black Bears. Then he went on to play in the Negro leagues for the Indianapolis Clowns.
What is Hank Aaron Famous For?
Hank Aaron is famous for holding the Major League Baseball record for the most career home runs at 755 after beating Babe Ruth's record of 714. He is also fmous for being one of the first African Americans to play in the Major League's and the all white league's.
Where is Hank Aaron Now?
Hank is currently living in Atlanta, Georgia as and entrepreur with 18 Krispy Kream franchies and a few car dealerships. He's definitely been busy ever since his retired from the Major League.
FUN FACTS:
- He owns 18 Krispy Kream doughnut franchises.
- Nicknamed "Hammerin Hank".
- He played in 25 All-star games.
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He hit 755 homeruns he had 2,297 RBI's in his career.
Character Traits (in adjectives)
- Athletic
- Courageous
- Push himself
- Strong
- Fast
- Confident
- Talented