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Hank Aaron and Jackie Robinson are two of baseball’s most iconic and influential players. Hank Aaron is considered by some to be the greatest player in MLB history. His 25 All-Star Game selections are ...

With one swing of the bat on a magical night in Atlanta 52 years ago, Hank Aaron made baseball history. At 9:10 p.m. ET on the evening of April 8, 1974, the Atlanta Braves slugger became the career ...

Fifty-two years ago today, Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron hammered a home run that resonated far beyond Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. With his 715 th home run in the big leagues, the Mobile native ...

On the 52nd anniversary of “Hammerin’” Hank Aaron’s historic 715th home run, his wife Billye Aaron took a trip down memory lane. In an interview with Channel 2’s Karyn Greer, Mrs. Aaron said “Hammerin ...

1935 — Gene Sarazen gets a double eagle on the 15th hole to erase Craig Wood’s three-stroke lead, then goes on to win the Masters. 1941 — In his 4th title defense in 9 weeks Joe Louis beats Tony Musto ...

Hank Aaron is widely considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He had a decorated career, highlighted by his National League MVP win in 1957 and a World Series championship with the ...

The Atlanta Braves are off to a hot start to begin the 2026 season, and a big reason for that is second-year catcher Drake Baldwin. Last season’s National League Rookie of the Year has picked up right ...

New York Yankees slugger and captain Aaron Judge is able to add yet another to the long list of accolades beside his name. The 10-year Yankee and seven-time All Star has been named the recipient of ...

We explore Hank Aaron’s legacy, his influence, and his contributions to the fight for civil rights. (re)Defining History explores the untold stories and overlooked moments that have shaped the South.