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MLB Hall of Famer and humanitarian leader Hank Aaron dies at 86 According to an Aaron family insider, baseball legend 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron died Friday morning after suffering a massive stroke. Born Feb. 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama, “Hammerin’ Hank” reached the majors at age 20, when he hit .280 with 13 home runs. He became known … Continued

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