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Unfortunately last week the game of baseball lost one of its greatest players and role models in Henry Louis Aaron at the age of 86, otherwise known as Hank Aaron.
Aaron was born on Feb. 5, 1934, in Mobile, Ala. which at the time was faced by racism and segregation.
The first-ballot Hall of Famer held some of the most impressive records and accolades in the game, some of which included being a 25-time All-Star, being crowned the 1957 National League Most Valuable Player, a three-time gold glove winner, and winning a world series in 1957. To me, Aaron’s most impressive record was holding the all-time record for most home runs for 33 years.
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Dustin Pedroia, long time Boston Red Sox second baseman and 2008 American League Most Valuable Player, announced his retirement today.
Pedroia, 37, was, along with Robinson Cano, Chase Utley and Ian Kinsler, part of a crop of star-caliber second basemen who came into the league around the same time in the mid-aughts. Pedroia was a second round pick in 2004 out of Arizona State his beating out Ian Kinsler for the shortstop job there led Kinsler to transfer to the University of Missouri and after a cup of coffee in 2006, he won the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 2007, slashing .317/.380/.442 with a 3.9 bWAR.
Who shone for Simba? Wekundu wa Msimbazi made it to the group stage of the Caf Champions League and here is the list of the players who played a big role in helping the team advance. Simba SC. Aishi Manula
The custodian was high on confidence and ensured he organized his back-four well. He ensured his team did not leak a vital early goal by making a crucial save in the initial exchanges.
The Taifa Star was solid throughout and helped in buildup from the back. It explains why coach Etienne Ndayiragije always considers him for the national team assignments.