Hank Aaron’s lasting impact is measured in more than home runsHank Aaron’s lasting impact is measured in more than home runs
Aaron was so much more than a record-breaking slugger. He was a symbol of both American racial intolerance and triumph.
Aaron was so much more than a record-breaking slugger. He was a symbol of both American racial intolerance and triumph.
Hank Aaron, known for his sweet swing that carried him to 755 career home runs, which long stood as baseball’s golden mark, has died. He was 86.
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Hatton, who was one shot behind overnight leader Rory McIlroy, carded an eagle on the par five second and had four birdies in a row from the seventh after a bogey on the third. The 29-year-old Hatton recorded two eagles in the first round and became the first player since McIlroy to card three at the event since the Irishman achieved the feat in 2011. Four other players were tied for second, including McIlroy and Frenchman Romain Langasque — who are both yet to finish their rounds — as well as early clubhouse leaders Jazz Janewattananond of Thailand and Australian Jason Scrivener.
Aaron, who was a 25-time All-Star and played most of his career with the Braves, was 86.
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