“On the field, blacks have been able to be superstars. But once our playing days are over, this is the end of it and we go back to the back of the bus.”

— Hank Aaron

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About Hank Aaron

Athlete • American

Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron, nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank," was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball...

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