Cousins!
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we inform you of the recent passing of Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron at 86 years old!
According to TMZ the baseball legend passed away Friday morning.
Though details of his death haven’t been forwarded as of yet, sources have confirmed that Hank and his wife visited the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta to receive a covid vaccination shot.
Hank Aaron was one of the best baseball players we’ve ever seen and one of the strongest people I’ve ever met. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Aaron family and everyone who was inspired by this unassuming man and his towering example. pic.twitter.com/2RZdc82Y18
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 22, 2021
The couple states they wanted to help inspire fellow Black Americans in obtaining the vaccination.
Aaron will forever be remembered for his momentous career that he kicked off at only 20 years old.
Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron's home run record in 2007. While we argued about it, Hank congratulated Barry and hoped people would use home runs as inspiration
"My hope today as it was in 1974 is that the achievement of this record will inspire others to chase their own dreams." pic.twitter.com/2ItIud1BQm
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) January 22, 2021
In 1973 Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s record of 714 home runs. He is noted for making 25 All-Star teams and won the NL MVP in 1957. The legend was inducted into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 1986.
Rest In Peace #HankAaron. A true baseball legend. pic.twitter.com/bDeuzfh8hx
— Barry L Bonds (@BarryBonds) January 22, 2021
Aaron’s death broke the hearts of many as public figures and celebrities took to social media to pay their respects.
Aaron will forever be noted as one of the best Baseball players of all time.