‘Transcended His Sport That Few Athletes Have’: Philadelphia Phillies, Mayor Jim Kenney Remember Hank Aaron

By CBS3 Staff, CBS Philadelphia

January 22, 2021

PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies organization and Mayor Jim Kenney are remembering baseball legend, Hank Aaron. The Hall of Famer who crushed 755 home runs during his career died Friday at the age of 86.

“There are few people who are as synonymous with Major League Baseball as Hank Aaron is. One of the greatest players to ever live, Mr. Aaron’s legacy is that of a gentleman who impeccably represented the game of baseball. He transcended his sport that few athletes have, and will be revered for generations to come,” the Phillies said in a statement.

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