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Atlanta United and the Atlanta Falcons to retire No. 44 for 2021 season in honor of Hank Aaron

Atlanta United and the Atlanta Falcons today announced both franchises will retire the No. 44 for the 2021 MLS and NFL seasons in honor of Henry “Hank” Aaron, who passed away earlier today at the age of 86.

“To celebrate the incredible life and career of baseball legend Hank Aaron, we are proud to retire the No. 44 this season for our Atlanta United and ATLUTD 2 teams,” said Atlanta United President Darren Eales. “He was an American hero, a trailblazer and arguably Atlanta’s greatest sports icon. The impact he had on our city, our country and the sports world is immeasurable.