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Don Cherry will start his 90s the same way he ended his 80s, by taking it one day at a time. And he’ll keep moving, keep busy.

It was April 8, 1974, and for nearly 59 years Babe Ruth was the home run king. That was about the change.

Chasing the Dream: The Life and Legacy of Lucky #44 By Contributing Writer, Bertram Keller Published January 28, 2021 Hank Aaron, Atlanta Braves outfielder, is shown during spring training on March 22, 1966. (AP Photo) “Henry Aaron, in the second inning walked and scored. He’s sittin’ on 714,” said Braves announcer Milo Hamilton calling the game on WSB Radio. “Here’s the pitch by Downing. Swinging. There’s a drive into left-center field. That ball is gonna be-eee … Outta here! It’s gone! It’s 715! There’s a new home run champion of all time, and it’s Henry Aaron! The ...

ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- It is with deep regret to announce the passing of baseball legend and 100 Black Men of Atlanta member Hank Aaron, at 86. “A legend has fallen. Mr. Aaron was the true embodiment of the strength, perseverance, and resilience of African Americans across this nation,” said Kevin Gooch, chairman of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta. “He became a national hero by ascending to the top of the mountain of America’s pastime with 755 home runs.” Aaron was a beloved legacy member of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta since 1995. His contribution to the organization h...

At what should have been the pinnacle of his long career in baseball, Henry Aaron was getting bags of hate mail — many containing death threats — and living in a storage room at the stadium, accompanied by bodyguards when he ventured out. It was 1973, the country remained divided along racial lines, and Aaron, a Black player for the Atlanta Braves, was closing in on Babe Ruth’s holy career record of 714 home runs. To some, it was sacrilegious that a Black man would threaten the record of the immortal Babe. Aaron eventually tied, then surpassed Ruth’s record, finishing his remarkable 2...