Baseball News

• Longtime home run king Hank Aaron dies at 86
  
  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.
  ESPN.  Saturday, 23 Jan 2021.
• Hank Aaron, baseball legend, remembered after death
  
  Baseball is mourning the loss of one of its all-time greats on and off the field. MLB legend and pioneer Hank Aaron died on Friday at the age of 86. ...
  CBS News.  Saturday, 23 Jan 2021.
• Appreciation: Hank Aaron's cherished connection to Bud Selig and Wisconsin will be missed
  
  Hank Aaron had to endure a lot during his remarkable pursuit of baseball immortality, and the Milwaukee Braves faithful always appreciated his kindness.
  Los Angeles Times.  Saturday, 23 Jan 2021.
• Al Downing Lauds Hank Aaron As A Baseball And Cultural Giant
  
  Following the death of the Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, one of his famous opponents reflects on the great life of the player nicknamed The Hammer.
  Forbes.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Hank Aaron: A Role Model For All Ages
  
  The baseball card statistics only scratch the surface of Henry Aaron. Not only was he a member of baseball's Hall of Fame, but he was a hall of famer in life, too.
  Forbes.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Baseball icon Hank Aaron dies at 86
  
  When talking about the true measure of the man, there was far more to "Hammerin' Hank" than his brilliance on the ballfield.
  ABC News.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Smithsonian Scholars Reflect on Baseball Legend Hank Aaron's Legacy
  
  The former home run king died in his sleep on Friday at age 86
  Smithsonian.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Hank Aaron, legendary baseball slugger, dies at age 86
  
  Aaron, considered one of the greatest players of all time, broke Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974
  CNBC.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Images from Aaron's chase for the career home run record
  
  Aaron's run to surpass Babe Ruth's record is still one of the greatest events in baseball history.
  ESPN.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Barry Bonds on Hank Aaron's death: 'He is an icon, a legend and a true hero'
  
  Barry Bonds, who surpassed Hank Aaron as the all-time home run leader in baseball history, said in a tribute message Friday that the MLB icon was a "true hero."
  Fox News.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Hank Aaron's death saddens sports world: 'We lost a legend'
  
  Hank Aaron was an important figure in not only baseball but the sports world, as well, and it was no surprise that his death affected so many Friday.
  Fox News.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Baseball legend Hank Aaron dies at 86: Reactions from the sports world and beyond
  
  Barry Bonds, Magic Johnson, Stacey Abrams, Barack Obama, Vin Scully and Mike Trout are among those remembering baseball great Hank Aaron, who has died at 86.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Baseball Legend Hank Aaron Dead at 86
  
  "Hammerin'" Hank Aaron was the one-time home run king, breaking Babe Ruth's career home run record in 1974.
  Entrepreneur.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Man accused of beating officers in D.C. riot: "I'm not here for Trump"
  
  Emanuel Jackson was seen striking a group of police officers with a metal baseball bat, according to the arrest warrant.
  CBS News.  Thursday, 21 Jan 2021.
• CES 2021: Smart sport kit put to the test
  
  Can a virtual reality cricket bat and bluetooth-connected baseball improve your form?
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021.

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