Hank Aaron Arrival
Hank Aaron: Milwaukee Braves slugger, 1957 MVP, and all-time home run king.
Hank Aaron was a key slugger for the Milwaukee Braves, driving the offense alongside Eddie Mathews. He hit 219 of his 755 home runs with the Braves while the franchise was in Milwaukee (the rest came in Atlanta, for a total of 398 with the Braves franchise).
Quick Facts
- Role
- Outfielder; Designated Hitter
- Affiliation
- Milwaukee & Atlanta Braves
- Status
- Retired Legend
- Key era
- Late 1950s to Mid-1970s
Lore & Background
Hank Aaron joined the Braves organization after being scouted and signed as a free agent by the Boston Braves, with his contract purchased from the Indianapolis Clowns. He made his major league debut with the Milwaukee Braves in 1954, initially wearing number 5 before switching to number 44. Aaron's MVP season in 1957 saw him lead the National League in home runs and RBI, including a memorable two-run walk-off home run on September 23 that clinched at least a tie for the league championship; the Braves officially clinched the pennant the next day.
Reader's Guide
Aaron's tenure with the Milwaukee Braves spanned from 1954 to 1965, during which the team won the 1957 World Series and the National League pennant in 1958. He was a central figure in the Braves' success, contributing to their overall win–loss record of 1,146–890–8 (.563) over 13 seasons in Milwaukee.
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