Hank Aaron Quotes


I have always felt that although someone may defeat me, and I strike out in a ball game, the pitcher on the particular day was the best player. But I know when I see him again, I'm going to be ready for his curve ball. Failure is a part of success.


Citations

Aaron, Hank, and Lonnie Wheeler. I Had a Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story. HarperCollins, 1991.

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Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron
  • Born: February 5, 1934
  • Died: January 22, 2021
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Athlete

Henry Louis Aaron, nicknamed "Hammer" or "Hammerin' Hank", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1954 through 1976. Widely regarded as 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).