We here at BCB were saddened to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, who died today in his home in Atlanta at the age of 86. Aaron was quite simply one of the greatest hitters that ever lived.
He started his major league career in Milwaukee for the Braves in 1954. He finished that career in Milwaukee as a Brewer in 1976. Bud Selig put out the following per Will Sammon:
He will always be remembered as the man who broke Babe Ruth’s home run record.