Black History Fact Of The Day: Hank Aaron

Written By: Elsie Law - Feb• 05•15

Red, Black & Green Elsie Law LogoBorn on this day, February 5, in 1935, baseball great Hank Aaron holds a lot of records.

Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron played in the Negro American League, the minor league, and the major league. He holds the following records: The most seasons as an All-Star, the most All-Star Game selections, the most All-Star Games played (tied with two other players), MLB most career runs batted in, most career extra base hits, and most career total bases. At one point, he also held the record for the most home runs. He broke Babe Ruth’s home run record.

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