1. Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron

2. In 1952, at the age of 18, Henry was signed by the Negro American League's Indianapolis Clowns as their shortstop

3. The Braves bought his contract 3 months later and placed him on their Class-C team the Eua Claire Bears.

4. After a year Henry worked his way up to the Class-A Jacksonville Braves

5. He then played a winter in Puerto Rico learning to play the outfield

6. In March of 1954, Henry got his big break when Bobby Thomson fractured his ankle sliding into second base.

7. Henry had a starting position in the next game.

8. With the Braves, Henry became “Hank”, and quickly earned the nickname “Hammerin’ Hank” for his batting

9. And was referred to as “Bad Henry” by the opposing teams.

10. In 1966 the Braves moved and became the Atlanta Braves

11. On April 8,1974 Hank surpassed Babe Ruth’s Home Run record of 714

12. In 1974 the Braves traded Aaron to the Milwaukee Brewers

13. Aaron’s last Major League appearance was October 3, 1976

14. Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron Mobile, Alabama

15. Born: February 5, 1934 (age 78), Height: 6' 0"

16. Major League Positions: Outfielder, Right Fielder

17. Played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1954 through 1976

18. Major League Teams Played For: Milwaukee Braves (1954-1965)

19. Atlanta Braves ( )

20. Milwaukee Brewers ( )

21. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982 (406/415 ballots)

22. Atlanta Braves Senior Vice President (1980 – Current)

23. MLB Records 6,856 total bases 2,297 RBI 1,477 extra-base hits
17 consecutive seasons with 150 or more hits

24. Career Stats Batting average .305 Home runs 755 Hits 3,771
Runs batted in 2,297

25. Career Highlights 25× All-Star 1957 World Series champion
3× Gold Glove Award winner
2× NL batting title
4× NL home run champion
1957 NL MVP
1970 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
Atlanta Braves #44 retired
Milwaukee Brewers #44 retired
Major League Baseball All-Century Team