Honoring Hank Aaron: Memorial service today

Funeral arrangements have been made for Hank Aaron, the Hall of Famer and Braves legend who died on Friday at the age of 86.

A private memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Truist Park. The event will livestreamed at AJC.com.

A private funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta. Former President Bill Clinton and former Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig are scheduled to attend the funeral.

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