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The AJC remembers the life of baseball legend Hank Aaron

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Braves legend Hank Aaron strikes a familiar pose during an interview in the living room of his home on the eve of his 80th birthday in 2014. Aaron died Jan. 22 at the age of 86. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM
By Leo Willingham
Updated Jan 22, 2021

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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