2021 Celebration of Black History - Day 13

Today we celebrate Black History with Hank Aaron and 715 home runs

Born Henry Louis Aaron, baseball legend Hank Aaron swung his way into the history books in 1974. While the Atlanta Braves enjoyed the benefits of having the talented athlete on their team, actions off the field forced the conversation to transition from celebratory to cautionary. As Aaron’s star rose, so did racial tension, but on April 8, 1974, he hit his 715th home run and found himself as the all-time home run record holder for more than thirty years.

Watch this video to learn more: https://blackhistoryintwominutes.com/hank-aaron-homerun-record

Read here to learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Aaron