Hank aaron biography timeline project

ATLANTA (AP) — A timeline of Hank Aaron's life and career: 1934 — Born on Feb. 5 in a section of Mobile, Alabama, known as “Down The Bay.”.

Hank Aaron is born to Estella and Herbert Aaron in Mobile, Alabama.

June 14, 1952: Aaron signs with Boston Braves · April 13, 1954: Aaron makes big league debut · Oct. · July 14, 1968: Aaron joins 500 HR Club · May 17.

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From an impoverished childhood in rural Alabama, Henry "Hank" Aaron overcame all of the indignities of segregation to become an immortal hero in world.

June 14, 1952: Aaron signs with Boston Braves · April 13, 1954: Aaron makes big league debut · Oct. · July 14, 1968: Aaron joins 500 HR Club · May 17..

Timeline of Hank Aaron’s life and career

Hank Aaron dies at age 86

Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron dies at age 86.

ATLANTA - A timeline of Hank Aaron’s life and career:

1934 — Born on Feb.

5 in a section of Mobile, Alabama, known as "Down The Bay."

1951 — Signs at age 17 with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League, where he plays shortstop and draws the attention of major league scouts.

1952 — Signs with the Boston Braves, turning down a slightly lower offer from the New York Giants that could’ve paired him in the same outfield with Willie Mays.

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1954 — Earns a spot in the big leagues with the Braves, who had moved to Milwaukee before the 1953 season.

After going 0-for-5 in his debut on April 13, Aaron hits .280 with