American Major League Baseball outfielder who broke the all-time career home-run record in 1974 and held it for over three decades.
Background
Born Henry Louis Aaron in Mobile, Alabama, Hank Aaron began his career in the Negro Leagues before signing with the Milwaukee Braves in 1952.
Career
He spent 21 seasons with the Braves franchise in Milwaukee and Atlanta, then two final seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. On April 8, 1974, he hit his 715th home run to surpass Babe Ruth’s longstanding record.
Style of play
A consistent right-handed hitter rather than a power-only slugger, Aaron combined quick wrists with disciplined plate approach to produce sustained excellence across more than two decades.
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