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Legendary Braves slugger Hank Aaron leaves legacy beyond baseball
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Hank Aaron: Erskine recalls first time meeting Hall of Fame slugger
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Looking back on the night Hank Aaron made baseball history
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Hank Aaron's Towering Legacy Stands Alone - The Ringer
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Hank Aaron's legacy will always be bigger than baseball thanks to
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Braves country remembers Hank Aaron's 715th home run 49 years
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About Hank Aaron
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LDF Mourns the Loss of American Icon, Baseball Hall of Famer Hank
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Hank Aaron, Baseball's Legendary Slugger, Dies At 86
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Hank Aaron, Baseball's Legendary Slugger, Dies At 86 : NPR
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Legacy of a Legend Hank Aaron State Trail remains fitting honor