CLICK FOR HALL OF FAME TRIBUTE Hank Aaron Praised For His ‘Legendary Accomplishments’ Jane Clark Also Cites ‘Generosity Of Spirit’ COOPERSTOWN – Hank Aaron’s “generosity of spirit and legendary accomplishments will live in Cooperstown forever,” Hall of Fame Chairman Jane Forbes Clark said in reaction to this morning’s passing of the baseball legend. “Hank Aaron’s incredible talent on the baseball field was only matched by his dignity and character, which shone brightly, not only here in Cooperstown, but with every…
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HANK AARON, 86, DIES, HIT MOST HOME RUNS, 715 ATLANTA – Longtime MLB home run king Hank Aaron passed away today at the age of 86. Here’s the New York Times obituary. The Hall of Famer broke MLB’s all-time home run mark on April 8, 1974, with No. 715 surpassing Yankees legend Babe Ruth. Aaron overcame death threats as he was fighting to break the mark. He retired with 755 home runs. His record was broken decades later by Barry…