Looking back at a legend: Hank Aaron was a hero, an excellent human being and we’re proud to say he was “ours” at least for a while.
MILWAUKEE, WI – AUGUST 2: Hall of famer Hank Aaron waves to the crowd before the start of the Washington Nationals game at Miller Park on August 2, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Aaron was on hand to commemorate Robin Yount on his 20th anniversary of retirement. (Photo by Tom Lynn/Getty Images) 
(Original Caption) Milwaukee Braves outfielder Hank Aaron doesn’t really pack monstrous bats like these. It simply looks that way to the opposition, as Aaron sports his .484 batting average along with the giant bats. Hank and his teammates whipped the San Fransisco Giants here 4-2, 5/18. 
MILWAUKEE, WI – OCTOBER 10: A statue of former Milwaukee Brewers player Hank Aaron is seem outside the stadium prior to the Brewers hosting the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Two of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park on October 10, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) 
Milwaukee Braves’ Hank Aaron goes to try and catch a home run ball hit by Matty Alou of the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco, California, August 6, 1961. He gets plenty of backing from the bleacherites at Candlestick Park. (Photo by Underwood Archives/Getty Images) 
(Original Caption) The reception committee is on hand as Hank Aaron toes home after belting a three run homer for the Milwaukee Braves in the fourth inning of the fourth World Series game against the New York Yankees at Milwaukee’s County Stadium October 6. Wes Covington (43) next batter up, and Ed Mathews (41), who scored ahead of Aaron, move towards Aaron. The batboy and Johnny Logan (upper right), who also tallied ahead of Hank, share the scene. The Braves won in ten innings, 7-5. 
(Original Caption) Home run king Henry Aaron (R) holds up his new uniform with Milwaukee Brewers manager Del Crandall. Aaron signed a contract earlier to play with the Brewers as a designated hitter. 
(Original Caption) Milwaukee Brewers DH pitcher Hank Aaron hits his first home run of the year against Texas Rangers pitcher Nelson Briles in the 4th inning of the Brewers-Rangers game on May 4th. It was Aaron’s 746th of his career. Rangers catcher is Jim Sundberg. Texas won 7-4. 
(Original Caption) This is a close up of Henry “Hank” Aaron of the Milwaukee Brewers in uniform. 
(Original Caption) Four of the high-riding Milwaukee Braves relax by the window-gazing Hotel Commodore. That’s Hank Aaron pointing out something to teammates, (L to R), Ed Mathews, Del Crandall, and Johnny Logan. Just one victory away from the Series title, they meet the Yankees at stadium today. 
(Original Caption) Milwaukee slugger Hank Aaron, waiting to tackle the Yanks in the World Series, relaxes at his home here, September 26th, with his son, Hank Jr. Aaron hits a two-run homer, September 23rd, against St. Louis to give the Braves a 4-2 win and their first pennant since moving from Boston to Milwaukee. 
MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 03: A general view of the Hank Aaron statue before the MLB Opening Day game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park on April 3, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 
MILWAUKEE – SEPTEMBER 15: Former Milwaukee Brewers baseball player Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron’s plaque is displayed at the Wisconsin Athletic Hall Of Fame, which honors distinguished members of Wisconsin’s sports history. The ‘Hall Of Fame’ is located outside the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 15, 2018. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 25: Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron attends the 2017 Hank Aaron Award press conference prior to game two of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
