Hank Aaron timeline: Feb. 5, 1934: Born in Mobile, Ala. Nov. 20, 1951: Signed by the Negro League Indianapolis Clowns. June 14, 1952: Signed by the Milwaukee Braves and sent to Eau Claire, Wis., where he played second
On july 31 Hank hits 537 home runs, passing Mickey Mantle. Hank Aaron rejoined the braves as an executive. Also in December 1980, he has served as senior vice president and the assistant to the Braves'
This biography recollects the events that Jackie went through on his way to changing the history of baseball, but more importantly the history of America. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball during a time when people of color were forced to drink out of separate drinking fountains and sit at the back or the bus. Jackie Robinson’s
Hank Aaron led The Indianapolis Clowns to a world series the next year in 1952 and was drafted to the Milwaukee Braves far club. Again Hank did not disappoint and made his major league debut in 1954. He earned
Hank Aaron was a Major League Baseball player that is considered by many the greatest baseball player ever. He played right field for the Milwaukee Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers. on April 8th, 1974 he hit his 715th home run, which broke the then record of 714 held by Babe Ruth. He had received many death threats before that game saying things like “If you break Babe Ruth’s record me and my friends will go to your house and steal your child and keep it until you promise not to break that record”.
It is hard to believe at one point in time that African Americans were not allowed to participate in all the same activities as whites were. Something as simple as drinking out of a drinking fountain wasn’t quite as simple for someone of color and African Americans playing baseball, America’s sport, was not even thought of. Well, not until Jackie Robinson came along that is. Jackie Robinson was the first African-American successful in breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. To do so, Robinson presented with a few of the characteristics that Malcolm Gladwell introduced us to in his book “Outliers.”
Early in his career, no one expected him to even come close to breaking the record. During most of his career, he was overshadowed by other stars like Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays. Stanton writes that, “Aaron had always been a quiet star, a shade of gray against a rainbow of Mays, Mantle, and Duke Snider,” but, “he was a testament to consistency, never hitting over 50 home runs in a campaign but usually topping 30” (16-17). It was this consistency that led him through his quest. He put up good numbers every year for many years, slowly chipping away at the record.
For Hank Aaron, star player of the Atlanta Braves baseball team, the summer of 1973 was a whirlwind of emotions ranging from the joy of success to despondency resulting from racism that rang from all over the country. As a key team member, many eyes were on Aaron as he steadily chased down one of the most prestigious sports records to date: Babe Ruth’s home run record. Many thought this record would never be surpassed, but as Aaron crept closer and closer to the record. Some fans waited in anticipation for Aaron to surpass the 714th home run while others sent him thousands of letters of hate mail over the course of the summer.
As Jackie Robinson once said “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives”. There is no doubt that Jackie Robinson has been one of most impactful baseball players to ever play the sport. For reasons such as pushing himself to reach his goals, facing many hardships, and being the first African American to play in the MLB, he has shown perseverance and been a role model to everyone. The first reason how Jackie Robinson has impacted society is how he worked hard to reach his goals.
Hank Aaron was one of the best baseball players to ever live. His career average was .305, career home runs was 755, He had 3,771 hits, and runs batted in was 2,297. Hank was one of all times greatest hitters ; his nickname was Hammerin Hank. Hank played for 21 years in the pros. Aaron played the majority of his MLB games in right field, though he appeared at other infield and outfield positions.
(Herman, 88). He also had the National League record for most stolen bases in 1947 and 1949.
Babe Ruth was and still is one of the most influential baseball players in American history. He shows many different examples of being a leader throughout his whole baseball career, starting at a very young age. Without Ruth, any of the teams he has ever played on wouldn’t have been as successful as they are today without his huge effort and willingness to the teams. George Ruth was born on February 6th, 1895 in Baltimore, Maryland along with 2 parents and 8 other siblings, unfortunately 6 of them died young. George grew up playing baseball starting at a very young age in his schooling years, he was influenced by Brother Matthias who was his coach.
Jackie Robinson challenged white America’s societal perception of African American at the time. “Robinson won Rookie of the Year in 1947. In later seasons, more African-Americans joined other teams in the Major Leagues, as Robinson continued to excel. His success gained him fans from all over the country.” (Mcbirney 14).
Jackie Robinson not only made impacts on the field that were monumental, but he made impacts off the field that were equally as important. Jackie helped presidents get elected, get kids off the streets and into the most prestigious schools there is, and most importantly he broke the black color barrier in baseball. Jackie Robinson is one of the most influential people to ever live, he did things that people would dream about, he stood up for what he believed. To begin, Jackie’s biggest accomplishment was breaking the black color barrier on baseball, “ Jackie Robinson broke through the color barrier that kept blacks out of the Major League Baseball [MLB].
It was a challenge between The Great Bambino and Lou Gehrig to end the season with the most home runs. The challenge lasted until September of the year 1927 and both The Great Bambino and Lou Gehrig had 45 home runs in that season. Devastated, Lou had been
