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Hank Aaron
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Henry "Hank" Louis Aaron, nicknamed "Hammer" or "Hammerin' Hank", was an American professional baseball right fielder and designated hitter who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976. Considered one of the greatest baseball players in history, he spent 21 seasons with the Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves in the National League (NL) and two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers in the American League (AL). At the time of his retirement, Aaron held most of the game's key career power-hitting records. He broke the long-standing MLB record for career home runs held by Babe Ruth and remained the career leader for 33 years, until Barry Bonds surpassed his famous total of 755 in 2007. He hit 24 or more home runs every year from 1955 through 1973 and is one of only two players to hit 30 or more home runs in a season at least fifteen times.
Aaron with the Atlanta Braves in 1974
Away jersey worn by Aaron during the 1968 or 1969 MLB season
Away jersey worn by Aaron during the 1968 or 1969 MLB season
The Braves' jersey Hank Aaron wore when he broke Babe Ruth's career home run record in 1974
The Braves' jersey Hank Aaron wore when he broke Babe Ruth's career home run record in 1974
The fence at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium over which Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run still exists.
The fence at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium over which Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run still exists.
3,000-hit club
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The 3,000-hit club is the group of 33 batters who have collected 3,000 or more regular-season hits in their careers in Major League Baseball (MLB). Reaching 3,000 hits has, "long considered the greatest measure of superior bat handling" and is often described as a guarantee of eventual entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Pete Rose is the all-time MLB hits leader with 4,256 hits.
Pete Rose is the all-time MLB hits leader with 4,256 hits.
Cap Anson reached 3,000 hits on July 18, 1897. He was the first, and, as of 2022[update], the oldest player to reach the mark.
Cap Anson reached 3,000 hits on July 18, 1897. He was the first, and, as of 2022[update], the oldest player to reach the mark.
In 1927, Ty Cobb became the first player to collect 4,000 hits. He remains the youngest player to reach 3,000 hits, doing so at the age of 34. He also
In 1927, Ty Cobb became the first player to collect 4,000 hits. He remains the youngest player to reach 3,000 hits, doing so at the age of 34. He also achieved 3,000 hits in the least amount of games played (2,135).
Paul Molitor was the first to triple for his 3,000th hit.
Paul Molitor was the first to triple for his 3,000th hit.