This person died 2021 at age 86. He was routinely brilliant, performing with seemingly effortless grace. He did not enjoy the idolatry accorded to his contemporaries. He grew up in Alabama amid rigid segregation, and he faced abuse from the stands while playing in the South as a minor leaguer. He was voted an All-Star in all but his first and last seasons, and he won three Golden Glove awards. In the 1974 season, he eclipsed Babe Ruth as baseball’s home run king, hitting 755 homers and holding the most celebrated record in sports for more than 30 years. Today’s dead celebrity is Hank Aaron.

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New York Times Obituary for Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron’s historic 715th home run clip with Bill Buckner, two teenagers, and mom

Hank Aaron Forced America to Change article from The Ringer

Hank Aaron on David Letterman in 1982

Charles Schwab commercial with Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds

Hank Aaron Was a Franchisee for these 4 fast food chains article from Mashed

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Hammer Time (Hank Aaron)

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Hammer Time (Hank Aaron)