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Hank Aaron, Hall of Famer slugger and home run king, dead at 86
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Ten Essential Reads About Baseball Legend Hank Aaron
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Hank Aaron and people behind his record 715th career home run
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Hank Aaron, Baseball's Home Run King Who Defied Racism, Dies at 86
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Racism carved away a piece of Hank Aaron's heart. What remained
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Hank Aaron recalls racism during his chase for Babe Ruth's home
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Timeline of Hank Aaron's life and career
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Hank Aaron overcame racism, hate throughout life
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Hank Aaron, baseball's longtime home run leader, dies aged 86
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Hank Aaron, who overcame racism to become baseball's home run king
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Hank Aaron, Dead at 86, Set Home Run Record Amidst Hate
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How Was Hank Aaron Somehow Still Underrated? - Milwaukee Magazine
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Hank Aaron, home run king who fought racism, dies at 86