Baseball legend Henry 'Hank' Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama.
At a Glance
- Date
- 5 February 1934
- Location
- Mobile, Alabama
- Key people
- Hank Aaron
- Category
- Sports
- Source
- Biographical records · National Baseball Hall of Fame
What It Meant Then
He would break Babe Ruth's career home-run record amid racist threats.
What It Means Now
Aaron is remembered as one of the greatest players and a model of dignity.
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