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04/07 Mike Luckovich: Hank Aaron thru the years

Braves win World Series!  Mike Luchovich/AJC
Braves win World Series! Mike Luchovich/AJC
April 7, 2024
This cartoon was one of Mike Luckovich's favorites of 2009. Says Mike: "Hank Aaron is an Atlanta legend -- 100 percent natural, no artificial ingredients."
This cartoon was one of Mike Luckovich's favorites of 2009. Says Mike: "Hank Aaron is an Atlanta legend -- 100 percent natural, no artificial ingredients."
April 17: Hammerin’ Hank vs. the trolls
April 17: Hammerin’ Hank vs. the trolls
Braves win World Series!  Mike Luchovich/AJC
Braves win World Series! Mike Luchovich/AJC

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About the Author

Mike Luckovich is the award-winning editorial cartoonist for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has twice been recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning, in 1995 and 2006. He was a Pulitzer finalist in 1986. Mike joined The Atlanta Constitution staff in 1989, and he rarely cleans his office.

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