“I don’t want them to forget (Babe) Ruth, I just want them to remember me”: Full coverage of Hank Aaron's life, death, and impact
By Michael A. Lough
The Sports Report
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From Mobile to Milwaukee to Atlanta, Hank Aaron was the hometown hero.
He grew to be one of America’s heroes, for his underrated skill on the field and astounding mettle off of it.
Aaron died at the age of 86, peacefully in his sleep. New broke a little before 11 a.m. on Friday, and reaction was fitting of an icon whose impact went almost incomprehensibly beyond just hitting home runs.
Early collection of reactions, memories, and tributes
Here is a compilation of coverage, as of 3 p.m., from around the nation, including another collection of social media posts. Note those of current Braves manager Brian Snitker and legend Chipper Jones, among the many.
Full Atlanta Journal-Constitution coverage
The AJC employs a paywall, so only a certain amount of stories are free to non-subscribers. This link is to the AJC’s Braves page as of mid-afternoon Friday. The story selection is likely to grow.
A great player, a greater man
Legendary career by numbers
Watching a childhood hero make history
Vin Scully’s call of 715
Relive that night
Braves “absolutely devastated
Obama: Aaron one of the strongest people I’ve ever met; US mourns
Truit’s Monument Garden open for fans
Home runs a fraction of Aaron’s impact
Washington Post: A force for civil rights
Even out west: “See what Hank did?” each morning
There may be never be another hitter like Hank, who hated all these strikeouts
AP: Reaction from baseball’s management and others
The Sporting News takes a major look, from its pages, of Aaron’s career
From the Negro Leagues to the Hall of Fame
Vintage pictures of the Mobile native
Barry Bonds: Thank you for everything
Presidents remember Aaron’s impact