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Hank Aaron, Baseball’s Legendary Slugger, Dies At 86

By Bill Chappell Jan 22, 2021 | 10:16 AM

Legendary baseball player Hank Aaron has died at the age of 86.

“Hammerin’ Hank” was 86. He shattered Babe Ruth’s home run record in 1974, defying the poverty and racism that threatened to diminish him.

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