Hank Aaron: A career to remember
Barry Bonds is set to break one of the marquee records in sports as he closes in on Hank Aaron’s mark of 755 homeruns. Despite his arrogance, steroid allegations, and “all about me” attitude Bond’s rightfully deserves his due-but so does Hank Aaron. Aaron quietly had one of the best careers of anyone who ever played the game. Not until recent years has Aaron begun to receive the acclaim he’s richly due. In 1974 Aaron broke arguably the most sacred record in baseball held by icon Babe Ruth. Babe hit 714 homeruns during his Hall of Fame career. Known as the “Sultan of Swat,” Ruth was the marquee athlete during what’s referred to as Golden Age of Sports in the 1920’s. Ruth’s personality, homerun power, off the field exploits, and swagger induced admiration from fans from all walks of life. Aaron was born in Mobile, Alabama February 5, 1934. Aaron grew up poor. He lived in a home built with scrap materials by his father. The house wasn’t equipped with inside plumbing or electricit...