RIP Hank Aaron

[goapps]

https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/202 ... ssed-away/

[appstate24]

This one hurts. A true legend and American hero. Rest in paradise 44!

[appdaze]

That's a bummer, he was a great ambassador for baseball. I don't have a lot to say because we all know so much already about him because of his fame on and off the field. Great human, great player.

[appfanjj]

Saw him hit his 500th home run in Fulton County Stadium. One of baseball’s all time greats. A legend and a good man. Rest peacefully 44. Go Braves!

[GastonApp09]

Braves fans have had a rough couple weeks with Niekro, Sutton, and Hank gone. RIP legends.

[BUTCH1991]

THE Home Run King - RIP. Great man and great player, he will be missed greatly. A true role model

[appstate77]

My my. Sad and hurt.

[Yosefus]

Brought a tear to my eye and memories of a Great!

[Cro-Magnon App]

In the past year, the Good Lord (if they are all there and I suspect they are, never know), is putting together quite a lineup on heaven’s ball field. Pitchers: Seaver, Gibson, Ford, Perry with Don Larsen waiting. Perranoski in the bullpen. Outfield: Aaron, Brock, Kaline. Wynn, Allen and others on the bench. Infield: Watson, Morgan, Mencke, Fernandez, Oliver. Need a catcher. Old catchers better watch out.
I’d take that team against anybody.

[Appmountaineers19]

Amazing man and TRUE HR champ

[BambooRdApp]

Saw him play in a game against the Dodgers in ATL

[Cro-Magnon App]

Got a catcher now. Biff Pocoroba.

[appbud]

Saw him way back when he hit number 709

[Stonewall]

American Legend.

[teaasu76]

Watched on a small b&w TV in a dorm room in Coltrane when he broke Ruth's record. Still remember having to tape the foil covered antenna to the outside of the window just to get a fuzzy image of the game. The whole hall erupted with cheers when he rounded the bases!!

[APPChad90]

As several have mentioned, Hammerin’ Hank was The True Home Run King. Though it was at the end of his amazing career, I feel fortunate my Dad took me as an 8 year old to see him play in 1975. He hit a HR that day as a Milwaukee Brewer vs my team the Kansas City Royals. RIP Henry Aaron, you left quite a mark.

[bigdaddyg]

I watched the game when he hit the big homer. I know this is a Henry Aaron thread but man all of the former players who have died over the past year really hurts. I’ve always been a Reds fan- Morgan and Tom Terrific. I have always just been a baseball fan. Used to love checking the box scores every night. Tough day

[appfanz]

Watched on a small b&w TV in a dorm room in Coltrane when he broke Ruth's record. Still remember having to tape the foil covered antenna to the outside of the window just to get a fuzzy image of the game. The whole hall erupted with cheers when he rounded the bases!!

I was right there with you in Gardner. Same scenario, foil and all!

[App_in_Maiden]

RIP to a legend. As a life long Braves fan, I always loved when he was on air and listening to his stories and his knowledge of baseball. He’s forever the home run leader in my eyes.