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Did you hear that Hank Aaron died today?

Rest in peace, Henry. Did you get to see his record-breaking homer in 1974?

Posted - January 22, 2021
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  • 53509

     

      Yes, about an hour ago, I heard of his passing. I did not see his 1974 feats, I was quite young, but I‘ve never been a baseball fan. As a landmark in history, though, I was aware of its significance. 

    Rest in peace, “Hammerin‘” Hank!
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      January 22, 2021 12:54 PM MST
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  • 44619
    They were airing all of the Braves' games until he broke the record. I can tell you the exact spot I was sitting when I saw it at home. He and the third base coach did a high five, thus inventing it.
      January 22, 2021 12:59 PM MST
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  • 19937
    I heard about it early this morning.  A lot of sports figures are dying now.  His record was broken in 2007 by Barry Bonds, but I'm pretty sure Bonds was embroiled in a doping scandal so it shouldn't count. This post was edited by SpunkySenior at January 22, 2021 7:27 PM MST
      January 22, 2021 1:51 PM MST
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  • 44619
    Agreed. And McGuire.
      January 22, 2021 7:27 PM MST
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  • 19937
    Mark McGuire, too.
      January 22, 2021 9:41 PM MST
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  • 44619
    And A-Rod. A blemish on the Yankee uniform.
      January 23, 2021 8:52 AM MST
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  • 19937
    Abvsoloutely!
      January 23, 2021 11:21 AM MST
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  • 270
    Who?
      January 23, 2021 11:24 AM MST
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  • 44619
    Famous baseball hero. Hall-of-Famer.
      January 23, 2021 12:49 PM MST
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  • 270
    Never heard of him.
      January 23, 2021 1:43 PM MST
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