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RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 03:42 PM
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bigbob_ftw
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 03:43 PM
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Stratgolfer
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Still the Home run King in my book.
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 03:45 PM
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bill oxner
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The best. Hammering Hank.
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 03:55 PM
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I'm too young to remember, but he was my dads favorite player. RIP
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 03:56 PM
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bigbob_ftw
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I saw him hit a homer in the astrodome when I was a kid.
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 03:57 PM
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NORML as can be
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What he die from?
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 04:10 PM
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What he die from? Don't know. "MLB legend Hank Aaron dies at 86, reports say - ABC Action News Tampa · 23 minutes ago — No further details about his cause of death were shared. Aaron began his career in baseball in 1951 with"
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 04:11 PM
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 04:14 PM
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RIP Hammering Hank! One of the best for sure.
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 04:17 PM
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I too saw him hit a couple of home runs in the 70's. RIP
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 04:30 PM
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 04:36 PM
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Still like going to the spot he hit #715 when I go to Atlanta.
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 04:49 PM
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Pope&Young
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RIP Mr. Aaron Thanks for the memories
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 04:50 PM
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bigbob_ftw
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 04:55 PM
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 04:57 PM
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Still like going to the spot he hit #715 when I go to Atlanta. I've been to the spot where #755 landed. It's in the middle of a parking lot at Miller Park.
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 05:01 PM
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Rumor has it a few weeks ago he got the covid vaccine to show black Americans it was safe. Hope that’s not what sent him to his grave.
RIP Homerun King
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 05:22 PM
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RIP to one of the greatest. I remember watching 715 happen on TV. IIRC Tom House was in the bullpen and caught the ball. Gave it back to Aaron.
Silver spurs and gold tequila keep me hanging on. Pretty girls and old cantinas give me shelter from the storm.
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 05:30 PM
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Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 07:00 PM
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https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30759123/long-home-run-king-hank-aaron-dies-86Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron, the Hall of Fame slugger whose 755 career home runs long stood as baseball's golden mark, has died. He was 86. "Our family is heartbroken to hear the news of Hank Aaron's passing," Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a statement on behalf of the Aaron family. "Hank Aaron was an American icon and one of Georgia's greatest legends. His life and career made history, and his influence was felt not only in the world of sports, but far beyond -- through his important work to advance civil rights and create a more equal, just society. We ask all Georgians to join us in praying for his fans, family, and loved ones as we remember Hammerin' Hank's incredible legacy." The Atlanta Braves said in a release that Aaron died peacefully in his sleep. One of the sport's great stars despite playing for the small-market Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves throughout a major league career that spanned from 1954 to 1976, Aaron still holds major league records for RBIs (2,297), total bases (6,856) and extra-base hits (1,477), and he ranks among MLB's best in hits (3,771, third all time), games played (3,298, third) and runs scored (2,174, fourth). Hank Aaron's lasting impact is measured in more than home runs Tributes to a legend: Baseball world and beyond honors Hank Aaron Images from Hank Aaron's chase for the career home run record But it was Hammerin' Hank's sweet home run swing for which he was best known. A 6-foot, 180-pounder, Aaron broke Babe Ruth's hallowed home run mark less than a week into the 1974 season, slugging his record 715th off Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Al Downing in the fourth inning as 50,000-plus fans celebrated in Atlanta. In one of baseball's iconic moments, Aaron trotted around the basepaths -- despite briefly being interrupted by two fans -- and ultimately touched home plate, where teammates hoisted him, his parents embraced him and he was interviewed by a young Craig Sager. Aaron went on to play two more seasons and finished with 755 career home runs, a mark that stood as the major league record until Barry Bonds broke it in 2007. "We are absolutely devastated by the passing of our beloved Hank," Braves chairman Terry McGuirk said in a statement. "He was a beacon for our organization first as a player, then with player development, and always with our community efforts. His incredible talent and resolve helped him achieve the highest accomplishments, yet he never lost his humble nature. Henry Louis Aaron wasn't just our icon, but one across Major League Baseball and around the world. His success on the diamond was matched only by his business accomplishments off the field and capped by his extraordinary philanthropic efforts. "We are heartbroken and thinking of his wife Billye and their children Gaile, Hank, Jr., Lary, Dorinda and Ceci and his grandchildren."
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 07:05 PM
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RIP Hammering Hank! One of the best for sure.
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 07:54 PM
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Rumor has it a few weeks ago he got the covid vaccine to show black Americans it was safe. Hope that’s not what sent him to his grave.
RIP Homerun King Didn’t have Covid but took the vaccine two weeks ago....no other serious health issues....
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 07:55 PM
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Superduty
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Wow didn't know he was still alive.
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Re: RIP Hank Aaron
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01/22/21 07:56 PM
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Superduty
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Still like going to the spot he hit #715 when I go to Atlanta. I've been to the spot where #755 landed. It's in the middle of a parking lot at Miller Park. That's cool.
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