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Hank Aaron Biography
In 1999 Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig announced the creation of "The Hank Aaron Award", initially to honor the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's career home run record.
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It has since been awarded to the best overall hitter in the National and American Leagues, establishing itself as a fitting tribute to a man arguably recognized as baseball's most complete performer, and premier example of the definition of the games five tool player (hit, hit with power, field, throw, run).
Born in Mobile, Alabama on February 5, 1934, Hank Aaron never played high school baseball and began his playing career in semi-pro ball before moving on to the Negro Leagues to play shortstop for the Indianapolis Clowns, where his talent and ability were quickly noticed.
"He's a natural born ballplayer. God done sent me something," said Clowns Manager Buster Haywood. While trying out for the Clowns, Aaron was scouted by the Boston Brave