The outfielder defied threats to break Babe Ruth’s home run record and never forgot the jeers he received while playing in the South during the days of segregation.
Hank Aaron, Baseball Great Who Became Force For Civil Rights, Dies At 86
Dave Sheinin, Matt Schudel, Washington Post: Local
Fri, 01/22/2021 - 9:09am
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