The night began with tears. It almost ended with them too.
In a World Series that has been scarred by memories of one team’s cheating scandal, of criticism over the other’s outdated rituals and of reminders about all the other ills afflicting the game, this was a moment that was needed.
Ten months after his death, Hank Aaron’s legacy had once again become a saving grace.
Ever since the matchup between the Atlanta Braves (Aaron’s former team) and Houston Astros (managed by Dusty Baker, one of his closest former teammates) was finalized this month, Aaron’s memory was always going to take center stage.