The AJC remembers the life of baseball legend Hank Aaron

Here’s a look at the stories, photo galleries and videos compiled by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution remembering the life of baseball great Hank Aaron, who died Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. He was 86.

Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron: Passes into history

Photos: Hank Aaron through the years

AJC Editor Kevin Riley: Aaron - A humble Atlanta hero

Michael Cunningham: A hero to many, especially Black people

Mark Bradley: A great player, a greater man

Mike Luckovich: AJC editorial cartoonist remembers Hank Aaron

‘I lost a hero’: Braves mourn Aaron

Class act: Aaron’s humility surpassed his greatness

RIP to a legend: America pays tribute to Hank Aaron

Sports world pays tribute to Aaron: Braves ‘absolutely devastated’

Nique’s view: Dominique Wilkins says Aaron was a ‘gentle soul’

Hawks release statement on Aaron’s passing

No. 44 was No. 1: Falcons, Atlanta United retire No. 44 for one season

Brian Snitker: ‘Very blessed’ to have had friendship with Aaron

By the numbers: A look at Aaron’s legendary career

No. 715: A look back at Aaron’s historic home run

Vin Scully’s call of Hank Aaron’s 715th home run

Video: Hank Aaron ‘was more than baseball’

‘Forever iconic’: Atlantans on Hank Aaron’s ties to the city

Bill Rankin: Watching my childhood idol make history

Video: Hank Aaron fan inspired by the legend

Pay tribute to Aaron: Monument Garden open for fans at Truist Park

Guest book: Sign Aaron’s guest book on ajc.com

More: Complete coverage on ajc.com

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