Hank Aaron

Birth

Feb 5, 1934

Hank Aaron is born to Estella and Herbert Aaron in Mobile, Alabama.

Shortstop

Jun 28, 1950

Hank sign for $10 a game to play shortstop for the Mobile Black Bears.

Indianapolis Clowns

Jun 28, 1952

Hank plays his first game for the Negro league Indianapolis Clowns.

Braves

Aug 28, 1952

Aaron plays for the Milaukee Braves minor leage team. He is named Rookie of the Year.

Left Fielder

Jun 28, 1953

Hank becomes the left fielder for the Braves.

Sally League

Jul 28, 1953

Hank Aaron, Horace Garner, and Felix Mantilla are the first black players in the Sally League.

Barbara Lucas

Nov 28, 1953

Hank marries Barbara Lucas from Jacksonville, Florida.

Home Run

Apr 23, 1954

Hank hits his first major league home run.

.326

Aug 28, 1956

Hank wins his first National League batting title with an average of .326.

Home Run 100

Jul 28, 1957

Hank hits his 100th home run.

Most Valuable Player

Aug 28, 1957

Braves win the World Series. Hank is named Most Valuable Player.

Title 4

May 28, 1966

Hank wins his fourth National League home run title.

Moving

Jun 28, 1966

The Braves move from Milwaukee to Atlanta.

500

Jul 4, 1966

Hank hits his 500th home run.

Record Breaker

Apr 8, 1974

Hank hits home run number 715, breaking Babe Ruth's record.

Traded

Nov 28, 1974

Hank is traded to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Hall of Fame

Aug 1, 1982

Hank is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.