Sports1954–1976
Hank Aaron
Hammerin' Hank chased Ruth's home run record through death threats and racism and never stopped swinging. His dignity and perseverance made the record-breaking moment bigger than baseball.
Origin
Mobile, Alabama
HA
The Athletic Record
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