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The birth of Hank Aaron
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When he developed his baseball skills
He was only 8 years old. He focused on sports more than studies. I don't even know the date. -
Freshman and sophomore at Central High School
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Junior year went to Josephine Allen Institute
neighborhood private schoolthat has an organized baseball program. I don't know the date. -
Quit school and plays for the Negro Indianapolis Clowns
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Lead victory to the Clowns and was recruited by the Braves.
He was getting $10,000 dollar. Earn Northern League Rookie of the Year honors. I don't know the dates. -
Training Injury in the Braves.
He had a solid first year. Hit .280 and had 13 home runs. I don't know the date. -
He was "charged."
Had power (27 home runs), run production (106 battled in), and average (.328) to come as a long career. -
Won 2 battling titles
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Outstanding season
He took home the National League MVP and tries to steal the Triple Crown by hitting 44 home runs, and increases to 132 and batting .322. I don't know the date. -
Demonstrated his ability
His ability was to come up big when it counted the most. Lost from the New York Yankees. I don't know the date and this happened in late September. -
Annual Pay
His pay was around $30,000. He equaled the amount in endorsements and realized there could be more if he continues to play. -
Career
He was clubbing 40 home runs to finish just 1 behind Babe Ruth's career mark making 714 home runs. -
He made it!!
Cincinnati, Ohio,where he came home with his team.He beats Ruth's record 715th home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers. -
Finishing the season
Finished this season with 20 home runs. I don't know the date. -
Finishing his career
Moving back to Milwaukee to finish his career. -
Finishing his career
Finishing his career with Milwaukee. I don't know the date -
Retiring
Moved to the Atlanta Braves front office as an executive vice president. -
Hall Of Fame
He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. I don't know the date -
Autobiography
He selled his autobiography called "I had a Hammer" was published in 1990. Don't know the date. -
25th Anniversary
Celebrates the surpassing Ruth's record, Major League Baseball announced the formation of the Hank Aaron Award, given annually to the best overall hitter in each league. -
Presidential Medal of Freedom
He was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Don't know the date. -
Hip Replacement
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The ceremony.
He was awarded the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette. He was honored for his close relationship to Japanese baseball legend Sadaharu Oh, and for his efforts to promote the two countries' shared love of the game. I don't know the date.
