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Re: Hank Aaron is one of the most gracious players to have ever played baseball
Sep 10, 2008 12:13 PM
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This is a very nice story. You hear so much bad publicity these days, it's good to remember there are good guys out there, too.
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Aug 19, 2008 3:17 PM
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I completely agree Jim! Hank Aaron is in a league of his own!
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Re: Hank Aaron is one of the most gracious players to have ever played baseball
Aug 15, 2008 11:12 AM
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You know, say what you will about modern ball players, but one thing is true: there was no one like Hank Aaron. Decades after leaving the sport, he's still a stand up guy and still doing his best to represent the sport.
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Re: Hank Aaron is one of the most gracious players to have ever played base
Jul 24, 2008 5:35 PM
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What an awesome guy! That is dedication that you don't see as often anymore. How gracious! Thanks for sharing that!
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Hank Aaron is one of the most gracious players to have ever played baseball
Jul 18, 2008 12:06 AM
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I'm a 60 year old baseball fan that attended almost every World Series game at Yankee stadium from 1956-1964.
I saw Hank Aaron #44 play Center Field (not Right Field) in the 1957 World Series (Andy Pafko #48 was in Right Field). Our box seat was 3rd row in right field stands.
After the NY Giants left for SF, I had to wait till April 1962 to see Aaron play again. It was a weekday double header Milwaulkee Braves vs the NY Mets. After the game, I waited for Aaron to come out of the locker room to get his autograph. There were dozens of kids there waiting for him to appear. Those kids (including me) lined up to get his autograph.
His 1st wife was there yelling at him, "Comeone Aaron, we need to get out of here." Aaron replied, "I'll be with you as soon as I sign all the autographs." He proceeded to do just that until all the kids had their autographs. He could have left with his wife right away, but he felt he had an obligation to the fans- even though we were teenagers.
I have NEVER seen a more gracious, appreciative, and considerate superstar than Hank Aaron- in any sport!
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Jul 8, 2008 3:27 PM
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Yeah! I'm so glad to hear this!
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Jul 5, 2008 12:01 PM
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Great news! 
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Jul 4, 2008 11:19 AM
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I'm glad that Costas stayed with the network while others left with 'Inside the NFL.'
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Jun 9, 2008 10:54 AM
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