WABE-TV series (re)Defining History returns for its second season. Over four episodes, the docuseries delves into the history of Atlanta, the South, and its forgotten figures, places and moments.
Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth’s home run record 50 years ago
ATLANTA - Hank Aaron refused to be intimidated by racist hate mail or threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record. Aaron’s teammates, including Dusty Baker, worried on his behalf even as ...
The baseball legend passed away on Jan. 22, 2021 in Atlanta.
ATLANTA - If you were there 50 years ago to witness Hank "The Hammer" Aaron knock his 715th ball out of the park, the Atlanta Braves have an incredible opportunity for you. Every year, Atlanta pays ...
The golden anniversary celebration of Hank Aaron’s 715th record-breaking homerun is bittersweet for his widow. Billye Suber Aaron invited Channel 2′s Karyn Greer into her home for an exclusive ...
Mrs. Billye Aaron has a great arm. On Wednesday, the widow of Atlanta Braves Hero Henry “Hank” Aaron threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Booker T. Washington’s brand-new baseball field.
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - Monday is the 50th anniversary of Braves legend Hank Aaron’s 715th home run, which put him past Babe Ruth as baseball’s all-time leading home run hitter. Aaron’s ...
ATLANTA — With one swing of the bat on a magical night in Atlanta 50 years ago, Hank Aaron made baseball history. At 9:10 p.m. on the evening of April 8, 1974, the Atlanta Braves slugger became the ...
Hank Aaron’s widow Billye Aaron was at Atlanta’s Booker T. Washington High School on Wednesday to help the Braves further honor her late husband with the implementation of a new turf infield on the ...
DALLAS — An auction company sold several Hank Aaron memorabilia items over the weekend while it has an ongoing court battle with the Atlanta Braves over other items. Heritage Auctions announced ...
“I would argue he’s the most talented player to ever put the Braves uniform on,” DeRosa said. And to make things even more interesting, Braves legend Chipper Jones chimed in to agree—kind of. “People ...
Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth’s home run record 50 years ago
FILE – Hank Aaron holds aloft the ball he hit for his 715th career home run, against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta, Ga., Monday night, April 8, 1974. Just in time for the 50-year anniversary of ...
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