Hank Aaron memorial services at Truist Park

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Hank Aaron memorial services at Truist Park

Baseball dignitaries pay tribute to Braves legend Henry Aaron, who died at the age of 86., during private memorial service Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Hank Aaron's No. 44 dominated the decoration for a memorial service celebrating his life and legacy Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Braves president Derek Schiller talks with Billye Aaron, Hank Aaron's widow, during the memorial service Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Hank Aaron died last week at the age of 86. The team held a private memorial at the ballpark, honoring the Hall of Famer. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Billye Aaron, the widow of Hank Aaron, listens to tributes during memorial service honoring the Hall of Famer and Braves icon Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Civil rights leader and former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young attends the memorial service for Braves legend Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Attendees maintain social distance during memorial service inside Truist Park for Hall of Famer and Braves icon Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Braves chairman Terry McGuirk speaks during "A Celebration of Henry Louis Aaron," a memorial service celebrating the Hall of Famer and Braves icon, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during memorial service inside Truist Park for Hall of Famer and Braves icon Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Former Atlanta Braves player Ron Gant arrives for the memorial service, honoring Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Elijah Nouvelage/For the AJC)

Former Atlanta Braves player Marqiuis Grissom (left) arrives to attend the memorial service for Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Elijah Nouvelage/For the AJC)

Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Jeff Francouer (center) arrives at Truist Park to attend a memorial service for Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at the ballpark in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Elijah Nouvelage/For the AJC)

Fans leave messages on a tribute banner to Hank Aaron outside Truist Park. The team held a private memorial for the Hall of Famer Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at the ballpark in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Elijah Nouvelage/For the AJC)

An Atlanta Braves employee signs a tribute card for Hank Aaron outside Truist Park. The team held a private memorial service, honoring the Hall of Famer, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at the ballpark in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Elijah Nouvelage/For the AJC)

Hank Aaron's signature is seen on a rotating baseball outside Truist Park Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. The team held a memorial service for Aaron, who died last week at the age of 86. (Elijah Nouvelage/For the AJC)

Fans gather outside Truist Park Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, to watch the broadcast of a memorial service honoring Braves Hall of Famer Hank Aaron at the ballpark in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Elijah Nouvelage/For the AJC)

Fans gather outside Truist Park Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, to watch the broadcast of a memorial service honoring Braves Hall of Famer Hank Aaron at the ballpark in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Elijah Nouvelage/For the AJC)

Fans gather outside Truist Park Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, to watch the broadcast of a memorial service honoring Braves Hall of Famer Hank Aaron at the ballpark in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Elijah Nouvelage/For the AJC)

Fans gather outside Truist Park Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, to watch the broadcast of a memorial service honoring Braves Hall of Famer Hank Aaron at the ballpark in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Elijah Nouvelage/For the AJC)

Fans gather outside Truist Park Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, to watch the broadcast of a memorial service honoring Braves Hall of Famer Hank Aaron at the ballpark in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Elijah Nouvelage/For the AJC)

Braves manager Brian Snitker takes a moment to collect himself while speaking during memorial service honoring the Hall of Famer and Braves icon Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Former Braves player Marquis Grissom delivers a speech at the memorial service honoring Hall of Famer and Braves icon Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Braves Hall of Famer Chipper Jones delivers remarks during memorial service honoring the Hall of Famer and Braves icon Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Tenor Timothy Miller performs "Amazing Grace" during memorial service honoring Hall of Famer and Braves icon Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is shown in a taped video message during the memorial service for Hall of Famer and Braves icon Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Former Braves outfielder Andruw Jones attends the memorial service honoring the Hall of Famer and Braves icon Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos attends the memorial service honoring Hall of Famer and Braves icon Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Former Braves general manager John Schuerholz listens to Lark Chamber Music quarter perform during the memorial service for Hall of Famer and Braves icon Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Braves pitcher Mike Soroka (center) was among those in attendance at memorial service honoring Hall of Famer and Braves icon Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Henry Frantz plays the bagpipes in the centerfield of Truist Park during memorial service honoring Hall of Famer and Braves icon Hank Aaron Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

Fans leave messages on a tribute banner to Hank Aaron outside Truist Park. The team held a private memorial for the Hall of Famer Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at the ballpark in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Elijah Nouvelage/For the AJC)

Fans leave messages on a tribute banner to Hank Aaron outside Truist Park. The team held a private memorial for the Hall of Famer Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at the ballpark in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Elijah Nouvelage/For the AJC)

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Hank Aaron's No. 44 dominated the decoration for a memorial service celebrating his life and legacy Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Aaron died last week at the age of 86. (Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves)

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