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Hank Aaron is an American professional baseball player born on February 5, 1934. He served as an outfielder in Major League Baseball, known for his exceptional hitting skills and for breaking the record of 714 home runs previously held by Barry Bonds.

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“I'm hoping someday that some kid, black or white, will hit more home runs than myself. Whoever it is, I'd be pulling for him.”

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“The way I see it, it's a great thing to be the man who hit the most home runs, but it's a greater thing to be the man who did the most with the home runs he hit. So as long as there's a chance that maybe I can hammer out a little justice now and then, or a little opportunity here and there, I intend to do as I always have -- keep swinging.”

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Book:I Had a Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story

Source: I Had a Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story

“I would like people not to think in terms of the 755 home runs I hit but think in terms of what I've accomplished off the field and some of the things I stood for.”

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“I never thought home runs were all that exciting. I still think the triple is the most exciting thing in baseball. To me, a triple is like a guy taking the ball on his 1-yard line and running 99 yards for a touchdown.”

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“The triple is the most exciting play in baseball. Home runs win a lot of games, but I never understood why fans are so obsessed with them.”

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“The thing I like about baseball is that it's one-on-one. You stand up there alone, and if you make a mistake, it's your mistake. If you hit a home run, it's your home run.”

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Author:Hank Aaron

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Born: February 5, 1934
Known for: Baseball player
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