Hank Aaron
Birthday: 5 February 1934, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Birth Name: Henry Louis Aaron
Height: 183 cm
Baseball's all-time home run king, Hank Aaron did more than hit home runs. Sure, Aaron led the National League (NL) four times, he also was a two-time batting champion and led the league in RBIs ...Show More
I never smile when I have a bat in my hands. That's when you've got to be serious. When I get out on Show more
I never smile when I have a bat in my hands. That's when you've got to be serious. When I get out on the field, nothing's a joke to me. I don't feel like I should walk around with a smile on my face. Hide
I don't want them to forget [Babe Ruth], I just want them to remember me!
I don't want them to forget [Babe Ruth], I just want them to remember me!
It took me 17 years to get 3000 hits in baseball. I did it in one afternoon on the golf course.
It took me 17 years to get 3000 hits in baseball. I did it in one afternoon on the golf course.
In baseball, there is something electrifying about the big leagues. I had read so much about [Stan M Show more
In baseball, there is something electrifying about the big leagues. I had read so much about [Stan Musial], [Ted Williams], [Jackie Robinson]. I had put those guys on a pedestal. They were something special. I really thought they put their pants on different, rather than one leg at a time. Hide
I looked for the same pitch my whole career, a breaking ball. All of the time. I never worried about Show more
I looked for the same pitch my whole career, a breaking ball. All of the time. I never worried about the fastball. They couldn't throw it past me, none of them. Hide
Roger Maris lost his hair the season he hit 61; I still have all my hair, but when it's over, I'm go Show more
Roger Maris lost his hair the season he hit 61; I still have all my hair, but when it's over, I'm going home to Mobile and fish for a long time. Hide
I don't feel right unless I have a sport to play or at least a way to work up a sweat.
I don't feel right unless I have a sport to play or at least a way to work up a sweat.
I'm hoping someday that some kid, black or white, will hit more home runs than myself. Whoever it is Show more
I'm hoping someday that some kid, black or white, will hit more home runs than myself. Whoever it is, I'd be pulling for him. Hide
I never doubted my ability, but when you hear all your life you're inferior, it makes you wonder if Show more
I never doubted my ability, but when you hear all your life you're inferior, it makes you wonder if the other guys have something you've never seen before. If they do, I'm still looking for it. Hide
You can only milk a cow so long, and then you're left holding the pail.
You can only milk a cow so long, and then you're left holding the pail.
Guessing what the pitcher is going to throw is 80% of being a successful hitter. The other 20% is ju Show more
Guessing what the pitcher is going to throw is 80% of being a successful hitter. The other 20% is just execution. Hide
I have always felt that although someone may defeat me, and I strike out in a ball game, the pitcher Show more
I have always felt that although someone may defeat me, and I strike out in a ball game, the pitcher on the particular day was the best player. But I know when I see him again, I'm going to be ready for his curve ball. Failure is a part of success. Hide
You got to play 150 games a year, so pick your spots. You can miss two games a month; so pick the da Show more
You got to play 150 games a year, so pick your spots. You can miss two games a month; so pick the days you're gonna be hurt, or you're gonna rest or you're gonna have a drink or two. The rest of the time, be on that field. Hide
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