My seventeenth annotation is May, Julian. Hank Aaron Clinches the pennant. Mankato, Minn., Crestwood House , 1972.
This book talks about his early life and his life until 1971. Information from this book:
When Hank Aaron was young he batted cross handed. He had few friends. He spent a lot of time at home and at the library. Touniville was a nice place where he grew up and it was far better than any of the other blacks sections. Hank Aaron did not understand how black and white people could not get along. When he finished high school he played in the Negro American League. They paid him 200 a month. In 1952 he played for the Indianapolis Clowns. Hank was shy. Hank then played for the Braves Class C Minor League team in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He finished the season as rookie of the year. He then moved to the Braves Class A Minor League team the Jacksonville Tars. Black people were booed and there were laws keeping blacks out of good hotels and restaurants. Hank ignored insults. In 1956 he won the National League batting championship with 200 hits. In 1957 the Braves won the pennant, world series against the Yankees who were thought to be unbeatable, and he won the MVP. The Braves won the pennant in 1958 but lost the world series to the Yankees. Later in his career he visited hospitals and homes for the retarded. In 1963 he had 130 RBI, 44 HR, and .317 average. Hank did not want his family to face prejudice. May 17 1970 he hit his 3000 hit. In 1972 he got 3 year contract for 6000,000 making him the highest paid baseball player in history.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
sixteenth annotation
My sixteenth annotation is http://www.theonion.com/content/news/mlb_credits_hank_aaron_with_50
This website is an article that contradicts the fact that barry bonds beat Hank Aaron 's hr record. Barry Bonds has a career total of 762 hr and according to this article Hank Aaron hit 805 home runs making him the home run leader.
Commissioner Bud Selig announced Tuesday the discovery that Hall of Famer Hank Aaron had in fact accumulated 50 previously unaccounted-for home runs during his illustrious 22-year baseball career, bringing his once record total of 755 to an even higher 805 and putting the all-time home-run record perhaps forever out of reach. The committee's 30-page report points out several key factors that combined to increase Aaron's home run total. For example, in 1958, home runs hit during both the first week of spring training and those hit in pre-game batting practice during away games in the third week of August were added to a player's career numbers. In addition, home runs hit during the 1971 All-Star Game should have been tallied.
Aaron, coincidentally, did hit a home run in that game.Furthermore, the report continued, a third of the home runs hit by players who participated in the television series Home Run Derby, a show on which Aaron appeared several times, should have been counted. In addition, during the second half of the 1962 season, balls that bounced over the outfield fence should have been counted as home runs, and foul balls that were hit behind the batter but cleared the netting intended to protect fans seated behind home plate were also home runs. That being the case, league scorekeepers now say Aaron had his best year in 1962, hitting 65 home runs—20 more than originally thought.
"The number 805 will go down as the most prestigious number in sports," said Selig, adding that there is a strong possibility still more of Aaron's home runs could come to the surface during this season, and maybe even the next several seasons to come. "It's not out of the question that Hank could have, say, 900 home runs by the time our investigation is all said and done."
"Either way, the all-time home-run record couldn't be held by a more dignified and honorable man," Selig added.
The committee's report has caused quite a shakeup to the list of baseball's all-time home-run leaders. Aaron, while keeping his record, is not even the biggest benefactor of the findings; as of now Aaron is first with 805, Willie Mays has jumped to second with 800, Frank Robinson is third with 798, Harmon Killebrew is fourth with 797, and Reggie Jackson, Mickey Mantle, Ernie Banks, Ted Williams, and Willie McCovey are tied for fifth at 796.
According to Selig, early results of another investigation may net Babe Ruth as many as 74 additional home runs, Mike Schmidt an estimated 124, and Ken Griffey Jr. a possible 200, while players such as Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, and Barry Bonds will probably be knocked even further down the list.
This website is an article that contradicts the fact that barry bonds beat Hank Aaron 's hr record. Barry Bonds has a career total of 762 hr and according to this article Hank Aaron hit 805 home runs making him the home run leader.
Commissioner Bud Selig announced Tuesday the discovery that Hall of Famer Hank Aaron had in fact accumulated 50 previously unaccounted-for home runs during his illustrious 22-year baseball career, bringing his once record total of 755 to an even higher 805 and putting the all-time home-run record perhaps forever out of reach. The committee's 30-page report points out several key factors that combined to increase Aaron's home run total. For example, in 1958, home runs hit during both the first week of spring training and those hit in pre-game batting practice during away games in the third week of August were added to a player's career numbers. In addition, home runs hit during the 1971 All-Star Game should have been tallied.
Aaron, coincidentally, did hit a home run in that game.Furthermore, the report continued, a third of the home runs hit by players who participated in the television series Home Run Derby, a show on which Aaron appeared several times, should have been counted. In addition, during the second half of the 1962 season, balls that bounced over the outfield fence should have been counted as home runs, and foul balls that were hit behind the batter but cleared the netting intended to protect fans seated behind home plate were also home runs. That being the case, league scorekeepers now say Aaron had his best year in 1962, hitting 65 home runs—20 more than originally thought.
"The number 805 will go down as the most prestigious number in sports," said Selig, adding that there is a strong possibility still more of Aaron's home runs could come to the surface during this season, and maybe even the next several seasons to come. "It's not out of the question that Hank could have, say, 900 home runs by the time our investigation is all said and done."
"Either way, the all-time home-run record couldn't be held by a more dignified and honorable man," Selig added.
The committee's report has caused quite a shakeup to the list of baseball's all-time home-run leaders. Aaron, while keeping his record, is not even the biggest benefactor of the findings; as of now Aaron is first with 805, Willie Mays has jumped to second with 800, Frank Robinson is third with 798, Harmon Killebrew is fourth with 797, and Reggie Jackson, Mickey Mantle, Ernie Banks, Ted Williams, and Willie McCovey are tied for fifth at 796.
According to Selig, early results of another investigation may net Babe Ruth as many as 74 additional home runs, Mike Schmidt an estimated 124, and Ken Griffey Jr. a possible 200, while players such as Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, and Barry Bonds will probably be knocked even further down the list.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
fifteenth annotation
My fifteenth annotation is http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200807313224106
this is a video of him hitting his 715th home run. This is how he made history and is most know for doing. this video show people running on the field after he hit his historic home run. After he hit it he was hugged by his mother and cheered for by his teammates. this video shows Babe Ruth hit a home run. This video shows Hank Aaron talk about the home run. Al Downing is the pitcher who pitched the pitch that Hank hit the home run off of. This video shows Al Downing talk about the home run. People in the crowd cheered and there was fireworks. there were photographers. it said Hank Aaron 715 Babe Ruth 714. Al downing pitched for the Dodgers from 1971 to 1977 and Hank Aaron played for the Braves from 1954 to 1974. This video shows him making history.
this is a video of him hitting his 715th home run. This is how he made history and is most know for doing. this video show people running on the field after he hit his historic home run. After he hit it he was hugged by his mother and cheered for by his teammates. this video shows Babe Ruth hit a home run. This video shows Hank Aaron talk about the home run. Al Downing is the pitcher who pitched the pitch that Hank hit the home run off of. This video shows Al Downing talk about the home run. People in the crowd cheered and there was fireworks. there were photographers. it said Hank Aaron 715 Babe Ruth 714. Al downing pitched for the Dodgers from 1971 to 1977 and Hank Aaron played for the Braves from 1954 to 1974. This video shows him making history.
Friday, November 21, 2008
fourteenth annotation
My fourteenth annotation is http://www.baseballaha.com/Hank-Aaron/.
information from this website:
Regarded as perhaps the most phenomenal athlete in baseball history, Hank Aaron will always be recognized for his outstanding ability at the plate. Born on February 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama, “Hammer” Aaron grew up in a family that suffered from financial poverty. This did not stop the Hall of Famer from practicing his baseball skills; in his free time, Hank found sticks and used them to hit bottle caps across the field to enhance his eye at the plate. He grew up playing third base and outfield, and he also was a star football player throughout his high school career. Several colleges offered him football scholarships, but Aaron refused to accept them since he desired to pursue a career in the major leagues.
1957 served as a career year for Hank, as he captured his first (and only) National League Most Valuable Player Award. It was clear that he deserved it, as he finished the season with league leads in both home runs (44) and RBI's (132). What's also amazing is the fact that he only struck out 58 times in 615 at-bats during that season, a number considered almost unimaginable. His impact with the team produced significant results, as the Braves went on to win the World Series that season.
It is hard to believe that Aaron reached so many milestones throughout his career. On July 31, 1969, Hank hit his 537th home run, placing him third on the all-time list. The following season, he collected his 3,000th hit. He became the first player in baseball history to reach 500 home runs and 3,000 career hits.
At the age of 39, Hank knew that his playing days would soon be numbered. While he had the desire to return to break the record, he feared that with all of the discrimination it would be surprising if he actually lived for next season. Nevertheless, on April 8, 1974, Hank blasted his 714th career homer, making him the all-time leader.
Baseball has not failed to recognize the impact that Hank Aaron had on the sport. Due to the current controversy surrounding Barry Bonds and his alleged steroid use, many feel that Aaron is the proud owner of the all-time home run record.
Major League Officials have also put Aaron in charge of a program aimed to encourage the influx of minorities into baseball. As a historical hero, there is no question that Aaron's influence on the game of baseball has been nothing short of remarkable.
information from this website:
Regarded as perhaps the most phenomenal athlete in baseball history, Hank Aaron will always be recognized for his outstanding ability at the plate. Born on February 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama, “Hammer” Aaron grew up in a family that suffered from financial poverty. This did not stop the Hall of Famer from practicing his baseball skills; in his free time, Hank found sticks and used them to hit bottle caps across the field to enhance his eye at the plate. He grew up playing third base and outfield, and he also was a star football player throughout his high school career. Several colleges offered him football scholarships, but Aaron refused to accept them since he desired to pursue a career in the major leagues.
1957 served as a career year for Hank, as he captured his first (and only) National League Most Valuable Player Award. It was clear that he deserved it, as he finished the season with league leads in both home runs (44) and RBI's (132). What's also amazing is the fact that he only struck out 58 times in 615 at-bats during that season, a number considered almost unimaginable. His impact with the team produced significant results, as the Braves went on to win the World Series that season.
It is hard to believe that Aaron reached so many milestones throughout his career. On July 31, 1969, Hank hit his 537th home run, placing him third on the all-time list. The following season, he collected his 3,000th hit. He became the first player in baseball history to reach 500 home runs and 3,000 career hits.
At the age of 39, Hank knew that his playing days would soon be numbered. While he had the desire to return to break the record, he feared that with all of the discrimination it would be surprising if he actually lived for next season. Nevertheless, on April 8, 1974, Hank blasted his 714th career homer, making him the all-time leader.
Baseball has not failed to recognize the impact that Hank Aaron had on the sport. Due to the current controversy surrounding Barry Bonds and his alleged steroid use, many feel that Aaron is the proud owner of the all-time home run record.
Major League Officials have also put Aaron in charge of a program aimed to encourage the influx of minorities into baseball. As a historical hero, there is no question that Aaron's influence on the game of baseball has been nothing short of remarkable.
thirteen annotation
My thirteenth annotation is http://www.baseball-reference.com/a/aaronha01.shtml.
this website has hank aaron's statistics. information from this website:
Hank Aaron was inducted into the hall of fame in 1982.
Debut April 13, 1954
Final Game October 3, 1976
Born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, AL
Brother of Tommie Aaron
played 23 Seasons
755 home runs 2297 RBI 3771 Hits 12364 at bats 2174 Runs 624 doubles 98 triples 3298 games 240 stolen bases
played in 24 all star games
3 golden gloves
this website has hank aaron's statistics. information from this website:
Hank Aaron was inducted into the hall of fame in 1982.
Debut April 13, 1954
Final Game October 3, 1976
Born February 5, 1934 in Mobile, AL
Brother of Tommie Aaron
played 23 Seasons
755 home runs 2297 RBI 3771 Hits 12364 at bats 2174 Runs 624 doubles 98 triples 3298 games 240 stolen bases
played in 24 all star games
3 golden gloves
Twelfth annotation
My twelfth annotation is http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/hank_aaron_biography.shtml.Copyright © 2000-2008. All Rights Reserved.
this website has biographic and quotes. Information from this website:
Born in Mobile, Alabama on February 5, 1934, Hank Aaron never played high school baseball and began his playing career in semi-pro ball before moving on to the Negro Leagues to play shortstop for the Indianapolis Clowns, where his talent and ability were quickly noticed. "He's a natural born ballplayer. God done sent me something," said Clowns Manager Buster Haywood. While trying out for the Clowns, Aaron was scouted by the Boston Braves Dewey Griggs and eventually the Braves won out over the Giants for his services. In 1952 he was named the Northern League's Rookie of the Year, despite playing in just 87 games, batting .336. The following year he was promoted to the South Atlantic League (that circuit's first African-American player) and earned Most Valuable Player honors by winning the batting title (.362), and leading the league in runs batted in (125), runs (115) and hits (208).
Aaron began his major league career in 1954 (he was the last Negro League player to play in the major leagues) when a spring training injury to Bobby Thomson opened up a spot on the Braves roster. After going 0-5 in his debut on April 13, he settled in and connected for his first career home run off Vic Raschi ten days later. He finished the season with a respectable .280 average. In 1955 he blossomed into one of the game's best players batting .314 with 27 home runs and 106 runs batted in. He won his first of two National League batting titles in 1956 with a .328 mark and reached the 200 hit plateau for the first time. It all came together for Aaron and the Braves in 1957 as Milwaukee won the NL pennant (with Aaron homering to clinch it.) Hank claimed the Leagues MVP Award and just missing out on winning the Triple Crown, leading in HR (44) and RBI (132), while finishing third in batting with a .322 average. Then it was on to the World Series, Aaron's first appearance on the national scene, and the now star player didn't disappoint. Playing against a superstar he was to be compared with in future years, Mickey Mantle, Hank responded with a .393 average, three home runs and seven RBI as the Braves upset the mighty Yankees in seven games to claim baseball's world championship. 1958 saw the Braves once again win the pennant, but despite another fine World Series performance by Aaron (he batted .333), Milwaukee fell to the Yankees in a seventh and deciding game.
Another batting title was won in 1959 (.355), and he also led the league in slugging (.636) and had his only lifetime three home run game versus the Giants. As his career moved into the sixties he again just missed winning the Triple Crown in 1963 with league leading totals in HR (44) and RBI (130), while settling for third in batting average (.319). That year he also joined baseball's exclusive 30/30 club (30 home runs, 30 stolen bases) by stealing 31 bases. Keeping himself in peak physical condition, a typical Aaron season for 19 years was to average 33 HR, drive in and score 100 runs or more, and hit .300. Hank often attributed his remarkable consistency to something Jackie Robinson had said to him early in his career. "He said, baseball was a game you played every day, not once a week," said Aaron speaking of Robinson. While many times being overlooked by fans and media when compared to other flashy stars in the 1960's, such as Willie Mays and Roberto Clemente, Aaron was often given his due praise from his competitors. Once after Dodger Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax had struck out young Brave's hitting star Rico Carty three times in one particular game, the shook up youngster confronted Koufax. "You mad at me, Koufax?" asked Carty. Sandy replied "Young man, I don't even know you, but as long as you're hitting in front of Henry Aaron, you're going to have a tough time with me." In 1966 the Braves moved to Atlanta and Hank didn't disappoint his new fans as he clubbed 44 HR and drove in 127 runs. 1969 saw baseball introduce divisional play and Aaron and the Braves were the first winners of the National League's Western Division. Hank put up his usual consistent great numbers for the season and, despite his team being swept by the eventual World Champion Mets, he homered in all three games of the first National League Championship Series, and batted .357 with seven RBI against the young, hard throwing New York pitching staff.
Continued success came to Hank Aaron in the 1970's as he collected his 3000th hit (the first player with 500 home runs to do so) in 1970, attained career highs with a .669 slugging percentage and 47 HR in 1971, and accumulated his 2000th lifetime RBI in 1972. His career home run total reached 639, moving him to third on the all time career HR list behind Willie Mays and Babe Ruth. He was now a clear threat to break what many thought was the insurmountable Ruth total of 714 career HR. "As far as I'm concerned, Aaron is the best ball player of my era…He is to baseball of the last 15 years what Joe DiMaggio was before him," said Mickey Mantle in 1970. While chasing the Ruth mark Aaron continued to speak out and seek racial equality in baseball. He often criticized the game for not having a minority manager and minorities in front office positions. "On the field, Blacks have been able to be super giants. But, once our playing days are over, this is the end of it and we go back to the back of the bus again." said Hank. Sadly, the speaking out and the color of his skin deemed Aaron undeserving of Ruth's hallowed record to many, who showered him and his family with insults at games and death threats through the mail. Hank persevered and, after slamming 40 HR at the age of 39 in 1973, he stood on the threshold of breaking a record few thought would ever be broken.
On Monday night, April 8, 1974, against the Dodgers before a National TV audience, in the bottom of the fourth inning, Hank stroked a 1-0 Al Downing pitch over the left field fence for his 715th career homer and baseball history was made.
Aaron finished 1974 with just 20 home runs and after the season was traded to the American League's Milwaukee Brewers, enabling him to finish his career in the city he had helped bring many baseball memories. His playing days ended after the 1976 season and along with his all time total of 755 home runs he holds Major League lifetime marks for runs batted in (2,297), extra base hits (1,477), and total bases (6,856). He ranks second in at bats (12,364) and intentional walks (293), is third in runs (2,174 tied with Ruth), games (3,298), and hits (3771), fourth in sacrifice flies (121), and ninth in doubles (624). He hit .300 or better in 14 seasons (winning two National League batting titles), led the NL in hits twice, won three NL home run crowns (and tied for a fourth), slugged 40 HR's or more eight times, hit 20 or more homers 20 consecutive years, drove in 100 runs on 11 occasions (leading the NL four times), led the NL in slugging percentage four seasons, never struck out 100 times in a year, scored 100 runs in 13 seasons (topping the NL three times), and won three Gold Gloves.
After his retirement as an active player in 1976, Hank Aaron returned to Braves in the front office capacity of Vice President of Player Development. His overseeing of young talent such as former NL MVP Dale Murphy was instrumental in the Braves winning the NL Western Division in 1982. Since 1989 he has served the Braves as Senior Vice President and Assistant to the President. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982 and was named to Baseball's All-Century Team in 1999.
American History (Bryan Ethier, June 1999 Issue) magazine once did an interview with Hank Aaron and asked, "You've sometimes alluded to how difficult the 1973 season was for you." Aaron cooly replied, "The only thing I can say is that I had a rough time with it. I don't talk about it much. It still hurts a little bit inside, because I think it has chipped away at a part of my life that I will never have again. I didn't enjoy myself. It was hard for me to enjoy something that I think I worked very hard for. God had given me the ability to play baseball, and people in this country kind of chipped away at me. So, it was tough. And all of those things happened simply because I was a black person."
On April 13, 1954, Hank Aaron made his Major League debut and went 0-for-5. However, in his own autobiography Aaron wrote that he went 0-for-4.
Quotes:
"I can't recall a day this year or last when I did not hear the name of Babe Ruth." - Hank Aaron
"Last year, I was sort of a kid and I was a little scared, I ain't scared any more."
"The pitcher has got only a ball. I've got a bat. So the percentage in weapons is in my favor and I let the fellow with the ball do the fretting."
"I looked for the same pitch my whole career, a breaking ball. All of the time. I never worried about the fastball. They couldn't throw it past me, none of them."
"Guessing what the pitcher is going to throw is eighty percent of being a successful hitter. The other twenty percent is just execution."
this website has biographic and quotes. Information from this website:
Born in Mobile, Alabama on February 5, 1934, Hank Aaron never played high school baseball and began his playing career in semi-pro ball before moving on to the Negro Leagues to play shortstop for the Indianapolis Clowns, where his talent and ability were quickly noticed. "He's a natural born ballplayer. God done sent me something," said Clowns Manager Buster Haywood. While trying out for the Clowns, Aaron was scouted by the Boston Braves Dewey Griggs and eventually the Braves won out over the Giants for his services. In 1952 he was named the Northern League's Rookie of the Year, despite playing in just 87 games, batting .336. The following year he was promoted to the South Atlantic League (that circuit's first African-American player) and earned Most Valuable Player honors by winning the batting title (.362), and leading the league in runs batted in (125), runs (115) and hits (208).
Aaron began his major league career in 1954 (he was the last Negro League player to play in the major leagues) when a spring training injury to Bobby Thomson opened up a spot on the Braves roster. After going 0-5 in his debut on April 13, he settled in and connected for his first career home run off Vic Raschi ten days later. He finished the season with a respectable .280 average. In 1955 he blossomed into one of the game's best players batting .314 with 27 home runs and 106 runs batted in. He won his first of two National League batting titles in 1956 with a .328 mark and reached the 200 hit plateau for the first time. It all came together for Aaron and the Braves in 1957 as Milwaukee won the NL pennant (with Aaron homering to clinch it.) Hank claimed the Leagues MVP Award and just missing out on winning the Triple Crown, leading in HR (44) and RBI (132), while finishing third in batting with a .322 average. Then it was on to the World Series, Aaron's first appearance on the national scene, and the now star player didn't disappoint. Playing against a superstar he was to be compared with in future years, Mickey Mantle, Hank responded with a .393 average, three home runs and seven RBI as the Braves upset the mighty Yankees in seven games to claim baseball's world championship. 1958 saw the Braves once again win the pennant, but despite another fine World Series performance by Aaron (he batted .333), Milwaukee fell to the Yankees in a seventh and deciding game.
Another batting title was won in 1959 (.355), and he also led the league in slugging (.636) and had his only lifetime three home run game versus the Giants. As his career moved into the sixties he again just missed winning the Triple Crown in 1963 with league leading totals in HR (44) and RBI (130), while settling for third in batting average (.319). That year he also joined baseball's exclusive 30/30 club (30 home runs, 30 stolen bases) by stealing 31 bases. Keeping himself in peak physical condition, a typical Aaron season for 19 years was to average 33 HR, drive in and score 100 runs or more, and hit .300. Hank often attributed his remarkable consistency to something Jackie Robinson had said to him early in his career. "He said, baseball was a game you played every day, not once a week," said Aaron speaking of Robinson. While many times being overlooked by fans and media when compared to other flashy stars in the 1960's, such as Willie Mays and Roberto Clemente, Aaron was often given his due praise from his competitors. Once after Dodger Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax had struck out young Brave's hitting star Rico Carty three times in one particular game, the shook up youngster confronted Koufax. "You mad at me, Koufax?" asked Carty. Sandy replied "Young man, I don't even know you, but as long as you're hitting in front of Henry Aaron, you're going to have a tough time with me." In 1966 the Braves moved to Atlanta and Hank didn't disappoint his new fans as he clubbed 44 HR and drove in 127 runs. 1969 saw baseball introduce divisional play and Aaron and the Braves were the first winners of the National League's Western Division. Hank put up his usual consistent great numbers for the season and, despite his team being swept by the eventual World Champion Mets, he homered in all three games of the first National League Championship Series, and batted .357 with seven RBI against the young, hard throwing New York pitching staff.
Continued success came to Hank Aaron in the 1970's as he collected his 3000th hit (the first player with 500 home runs to do so) in 1970, attained career highs with a .669 slugging percentage and 47 HR in 1971, and accumulated his 2000th lifetime RBI in 1972. His career home run total reached 639, moving him to third on the all time career HR list behind Willie Mays and Babe Ruth. He was now a clear threat to break what many thought was the insurmountable Ruth total of 714 career HR. "As far as I'm concerned, Aaron is the best ball player of my era…He is to baseball of the last 15 years what Joe DiMaggio was before him," said Mickey Mantle in 1970. While chasing the Ruth mark Aaron continued to speak out and seek racial equality in baseball. He often criticized the game for not having a minority manager and minorities in front office positions. "On the field, Blacks have been able to be super giants. But, once our playing days are over, this is the end of it and we go back to the back of the bus again." said Hank. Sadly, the speaking out and the color of his skin deemed Aaron undeserving of Ruth's hallowed record to many, who showered him and his family with insults at games and death threats through the mail. Hank persevered and, after slamming 40 HR at the age of 39 in 1973, he stood on the threshold of breaking a record few thought would ever be broken.
On Monday night, April 8, 1974, against the Dodgers before a National TV audience, in the bottom of the fourth inning, Hank stroked a 1-0 Al Downing pitch over the left field fence for his 715th career homer and baseball history was made.
Aaron finished 1974 with just 20 home runs and after the season was traded to the American League's Milwaukee Brewers, enabling him to finish his career in the city he had helped bring many baseball memories. His playing days ended after the 1976 season and along with his all time total of 755 home runs he holds Major League lifetime marks for runs batted in (2,297), extra base hits (1,477), and total bases (6,856). He ranks second in at bats (12,364) and intentional walks (293), is third in runs (2,174 tied with Ruth), games (3,298), and hits (3771), fourth in sacrifice flies (121), and ninth in doubles (624). He hit .300 or better in 14 seasons (winning two National League batting titles), led the NL in hits twice, won three NL home run crowns (and tied for a fourth), slugged 40 HR's or more eight times, hit 20 or more homers 20 consecutive years, drove in 100 runs on 11 occasions (leading the NL four times), led the NL in slugging percentage four seasons, never struck out 100 times in a year, scored 100 runs in 13 seasons (topping the NL three times), and won three Gold Gloves.
After his retirement as an active player in 1976, Hank Aaron returned to Braves in the front office capacity of Vice President of Player Development. His overseeing of young talent such as former NL MVP Dale Murphy was instrumental in the Braves winning the NL Western Division in 1982. Since 1989 he has served the Braves as Senior Vice President and Assistant to the President. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982 and was named to Baseball's All-Century Team in 1999.
American History (Bryan Ethier, June 1999 Issue) magazine once did an interview with Hank Aaron and asked, "You've sometimes alluded to how difficult the 1973 season was for you." Aaron cooly replied, "The only thing I can say is that I had a rough time with it. I don't talk about it much. It still hurts a little bit inside, because I think it has chipped away at a part of my life that I will never have again. I didn't enjoy myself. It was hard for me to enjoy something that I think I worked very hard for. God had given me the ability to play baseball, and people in this country kind of chipped away at me. So, it was tough. And all of those things happened simply because I was a black person."
On April 13, 1954, Hank Aaron made his Major League debut and went 0-for-5. However, in his own autobiography Aaron wrote that he went 0-for-4.
Quotes:
"I can't recall a day this year or last when I did not hear the name of Babe Ruth." - Hank Aaron
"Last year, I was sort of a kid and I was a little scared, I ain't scared any more."
"The pitcher has got only a ball. I've got a bat. So the percentage in weapons is in my favor and I let the fellow with the ball do the fretting."
"I looked for the same pitch my whole career, a breaking ball. All of the time. I never worried about the fastball. They couldn't throw it past me, none of them."
"Guessing what the pitcher is going to throw is eighty percent of being a successful hitter. The other twenty percent is just execution."
eleventh annotation
My eleventh annotation is http://www.espn.go.com/sportscentury/features/00006764.html.
This is a helpful website. information from this website:
His 755 home runs are the most by a major leaguer. Aaron also hammered his way into the record book for knocking in the most runs (2,297), total bases (6,856) and extra-base hits (1,477). He ranks second in at-bats (12,364), tied for second with Babe Ruth in runs (2,174), and third in hits (3,771) and games played (3,298). He is the only player to hit at least 30 homers in 15 seasons and at least 20 homers in 20 seasons. He hit at least 40 homers eight times, with a career-best of 47. He is the first player to reach 3,000 hits and 500 homers. He led the National League in homers and RBI four times each and played in 24 All-Star Games.
That was the night in 1974 he walloped No. 715 and trotted around the bases past the Babe and into history.
A lifetime .305 hitter. While Aaron had the numbers, he didn't have much fan appeal. He was considered hard working, humble and shy, just as Joe DiMaggio was. But while those qualities made DiMaggio a hero, they made Aaron an enigma. Aaron was often overlooked as one of the game's greats until he took off on his chase of the Bambino. Racism had something to do with it, as well as his playing in the Atlanta and Milwaukee markets.
Aaron was born Feb. 5, 1934, in a part of Mobile, Ala., called Down The Bay, a poor area of town populated mostly by blacks. The family moved to a better area of Mobile called Toulminville, where he was raised. In high school, Aaron played shortstop and third base and was an outstanding hitter though he batted cross-handed.
summer of 1952 That summer, he was the Northern League's Rookie of the Year for Eau Claire,Wis., despite playing only 87 games. In 1953, Aaron was one of the first five black players in the South Atlantic League. He moved from shortstop to second base, but it didn't affect his hitting. Though faced with the racism of the south, he sparked Jacksonville to the Sally League pennant by leading the league in batting (.362), RBI (125), runs (115) and hits (208). He was voted the league's MVP. "Henry Aaron led the league in everything except hotel accommodations," one writer said.The Braves needed an outfielder to replace Thomson, and the 6-foot, 160-pound Aaron won the competition, taking over as the regular left fielder. In 122 games, he batted .280 (he wouldn't hit that low again until 1966) with 13 homers (he wouldn't go below 20 fIn 1955, Aaron moved to right field, where he remained for most of his career (and won three Gold Gloves). He batted .314 with 27 homers and 106 RBI. This was just the start. The next season, he won his first of two National League batting titles with a .328 average. (In 1959, he won the crown with a career-best .355.)or the next 20 years) before suffering a broken ankle on Sept. 5.
Two changes were made in 1957. Aaron went from second in the batting order to fourth, behind Eddie Mathews instead of in front of him, and he switched from a 36-ounce bat to a 34-ounce model. Aaron responded by leading the league with 44 homers (one of four times he would hit his uniform number) and a career-high 132 RBI while batting .322.
in 1957 Aaron won his lone MVP that year after helping the Braves win the pennant.
Aaron (.326, 30 homers, 95 RBI) led the Braves to another pennant in 1958, but this time the Braves lost a seven-game Series to the Yankees.
The chase to beat the Babe heated up in the summer of 1973. So did the mail. Aaron needed a secretary to sort it as he received more than an estimated 3,000 letters a day, more than any American outside of politics. Unfortunately, racists did much of the writing. A sampling:
"Dear Nigger Henry,
You are (not) going to break this record established by the great Babe Ruth if I can help it. ... Whites are far more superior than jungle bunnies. . My gun is watching your every black move."
The letters came from every state, but most were postmarked in northern cities. They were filled with hate. More hate than Aaron had ever imagined. "This," Aaron said later about the letters, "changed me."
The summer of '73 ended with Hammering Hank at 713 homers after hitting a remarkable 40 in just 392 at-bats. He was 39.
On April 8, 1974, the largest crowd in Braves history (53,775) came out to witness history.
As Aaron rounded second base, two college students appeared and ran alongside him before security stepped in. The new home run king was mobbed at home by his teammates.
After retiring as a player, Aaron became one of the first blacks in Major League Baseball upper-level management as Atlanta's vice president of player development. Since Dec. 1989, he has served as senior vice president and assistant to the president, but he is more active for Turner Broadcasting as a corporate vice president of community relations and a member of TBS' board of directors. He also is vice president of business development for The Airport Network.
"The thing I like about baseball is that it's one-on-one," Aaron said.
This is a helpful website. information from this website:
His 755 home runs are the most by a major leaguer. Aaron also hammered his way into the record book for knocking in the most runs (2,297), total bases (6,856) and extra-base hits (1,477). He ranks second in at-bats (12,364), tied for second with Babe Ruth in runs (2,174), and third in hits (3,771) and games played (3,298). He is the only player to hit at least 30 homers in 15 seasons and at least 20 homers in 20 seasons. He hit at least 40 homers eight times, with a career-best of 47. He is the first player to reach 3,000 hits and 500 homers. He led the National League in homers and RBI four times each and played in 24 All-Star Games.
That was the night in 1974 he walloped No. 715 and trotted around the bases past the Babe and into history.
A lifetime .305 hitter. While Aaron had the numbers, he didn't have much fan appeal. He was considered hard working, humble and shy, just as Joe DiMaggio was. But while those qualities made DiMaggio a hero, they made Aaron an enigma. Aaron was often overlooked as one of the game's greats until he took off on his chase of the Bambino. Racism had something to do with it, as well as his playing in the Atlanta and Milwaukee markets.
Aaron was born Feb. 5, 1934, in a part of Mobile, Ala., called Down The Bay, a poor area of town populated mostly by blacks. The family moved to a better area of Mobile called Toulminville, where he was raised. In high school, Aaron played shortstop and third base and was an outstanding hitter though he batted cross-handed.
summer of 1952 That summer, he was the Northern League's Rookie of the Year for Eau Claire,Wis., despite playing only 87 games. In 1953, Aaron was one of the first five black players in the South Atlantic League. He moved from shortstop to second base, but it didn't affect his hitting. Though faced with the racism of the south, he sparked Jacksonville to the Sally League pennant by leading the league in batting (.362), RBI (125), runs (115) and hits (208). He was voted the league's MVP. "Henry Aaron led the league in everything except hotel accommodations," one writer said.The Braves needed an outfielder to replace Thomson, and the 6-foot, 160-pound Aaron won the competition, taking over as the regular left fielder. In 122 games, he batted .280 (he wouldn't hit that low again until 1966) with 13 homers (he wouldn't go below 20 fIn 1955, Aaron moved to right field, where he remained for most of his career (and won three Gold Gloves). He batted .314 with 27 homers and 106 RBI. This was just the start. The next season, he won his first of two National League batting titles with a .328 average. (In 1959, he won the crown with a career-best .355.)or the next 20 years) before suffering a broken ankle on Sept. 5.
Two changes were made in 1957. Aaron went from second in the batting order to fourth, behind Eddie Mathews instead of in front of him, and he switched from a 36-ounce bat to a 34-ounce model. Aaron responded by leading the league with 44 homers (one of four times he would hit his uniform number) and a career-high 132 RBI while batting .322.
in 1957 Aaron won his lone MVP that year after helping the Braves win the pennant.
Aaron (.326, 30 homers, 95 RBI) led the Braves to another pennant in 1958, but this time the Braves lost a seven-game Series to the Yankees.
The chase to beat the Babe heated up in the summer of 1973. So did the mail. Aaron needed a secretary to sort it as he received more than an estimated 3,000 letters a day, more than any American outside of politics. Unfortunately, racists did much of the writing. A sampling:
"Dear Nigger Henry,
You are (not) going to break this record established by the great Babe Ruth if I can help it. ... Whites are far more superior than jungle bunnies. . My gun is watching your every black move."
The letters came from every state, but most were postmarked in northern cities. They were filled with hate. More hate than Aaron had ever imagined. "This," Aaron said later about the letters, "changed me."
The summer of '73 ended with Hammering Hank at 713 homers after hitting a remarkable 40 in just 392 at-bats. He was 39.
On April 8, 1974, the largest crowd in Braves history (53,775) came out to witness history.
As Aaron rounded second base, two college students appeared and ran alongside him before security stepped in. The new home run king was mobbed at home by his teammates.
After retiring as a player, Aaron became one of the first blacks in Major League Baseball upper-level management as Atlanta's vice president of player development. Since Dec. 1989, he has served as senior vice president and assistant to the president, but he is more active for Turner Broadcasting as a corporate vice president of community relations and a member of TBS' board of directors. He also is vice president of business development for The Airport Network.
"The thing I like about baseball is that it's one-on-one," Aaron said.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
tenth annotation
My tenth annotation is http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1000001&position=OF
eighth annotation
My eighth annotation is http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers/detail.jsp?playerId=110001
This website has a little biography, quotes, and his baseball career. Information from this website:
He was elected to the hall of fame in 1982. There were 415 ballots casted and Hank got 406 of the votes.Hank Aaron became the all-time home run champion via one of the most consistent offensive careers in baseball history, with 3,771 hits. In addition to his 755 home runs, he also holds major league records for total bases, extra-base hits and RBI. Aaron was the 1957 National League MVP, won three Gold Gloves for his play in right field and was named to a record 24 All-Star squads. His record for total bases is 6856. His record for extra base hits is 1477. His record for RBI is 2297.
this website provides a video of Hank Aaron hitting home run number 715.
“Trying to throw a fastball by Henry Aaron is like trying to sneak a sunrise past a rooster.”
— Curt Simmons
Hank Aaron hit his jersey number 44 hr in a season four times, 1957, 1963, 1966, and 1969. His most home runs in a season is 47 which he hit in 1971. His most RBI in a season is 132 in 1957. His most runs in a season is 127 which he hit in 1962. His most hits in a season is 223 which he hit in 1959. His most most triples in a season is 14 which he hit in 1956. His most doubles in a season is 46 which he hit in 1959. His highest season average is .328.
This website has a little biography, quotes, and his baseball career. Information from this website:
He was elected to the hall of fame in 1982. There were 415 ballots casted and Hank got 406 of the votes.Hank Aaron became the all-time home run champion via one of the most consistent offensive careers in baseball history, with 3,771 hits. In addition to his 755 home runs, he also holds major league records for total bases, extra-base hits and RBI. Aaron was the 1957 National League MVP, won three Gold Gloves for his play in right field and was named to a record 24 All-Star squads. His record for total bases is 6856. His record for extra base hits is 1477. His record for RBI is 2297.
this website provides a video of Hank Aaron hitting home run number 715.
“Trying to throw a fastball by Henry Aaron is like trying to sneak a sunrise past a rooster.”
— Curt Simmons
Hank Aaron hit his jersey number 44 hr in a season four times, 1957, 1963, 1966, and 1969. His most home runs in a season is 47 which he hit in 1971. His most RBI in a season is 132 in 1957. His most runs in a season is 127 which he hit in 1962. His most hits in a season is 223 which he hit in 1959. His most most triples in a season is 14 which he hit in 1956. His most doubles in a season is 46 which he hit in 1959. His highest season average is .328.
seventh annotation
My seventh annotation is http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/features/1999/aaron/aaron_story/
Information from this website:
This website is about Hank Aaron's ordeal. Aaron's 715th home run came in the fourth inning of the Braves' home opener with Los Angeles, off the Dodgers' Al Downing, a lefthander who had insisted doggedly before the game that for him this night, would be "no different from any other." He was wrong, for now he joins a company of victims that includes Tom Zachary (Babe Ruth's 60th home run in 1927), Tracy Stallard (Roger Maris' 61st in 1961), and Guy Bush (Ruth's 714th in 1935). They are destined to ride in tandem through history with their assailants.
Downing's momentous mistake was a high fastball into Aaron's considerable strike zone. Aaron's whip of a bat lashed out at it and snapped it in a high arc toward the 385-foot sign in left center field. Dodger Centerfielder Jimmy Wynn and Leftfielder Bill Buckner gave futile chase, Buckner going all the way to the six-foot foam for it. But the ball dropped over the fence in the midst of a clutch of Braves' relief pitchers who scrambled out of the bullpen in pursuit. Aaron was hoisted by his teammates as Downing and the Dodger infielders moved politely to one side.
There were signs everywhere -- MOVE OVER BABE -- and the electronic scoreboard blinked HANK. Much of center field was occupied by a massive map of the United States painted on the grass as an American flag. This map-flag was the site of a pregame "This Is Your Life' show, featuring Aaron's relatives, friends and employers. Aaron shook hands with his father Herbert, and embraced his mother Estella. He graciously accepted encomiums from his boss, Braves Board Chairman Bill Bartholomay, and Monte Irvin, representing Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, who was unaccountably in Cleveland this eventful night. Downing had walked Aaron leading off the second inning to the accompaniment of continuous booing by the multitudes. Aaron then scored on a Dodger error, the run breaking Willie Mays' alltitne National League record for runs scored (after the home run, Aaron had 2,064).
Quote:"I just thank God it's all over," said Aaron, giving credit where it is not entirely due.
Information from this website:
This website is about Hank Aaron's ordeal. Aaron's 715th home run came in the fourth inning of the Braves' home opener with Los Angeles, off the Dodgers' Al Downing, a lefthander who had insisted doggedly before the game that for him this night, would be "no different from any other." He was wrong, for now he joins a company of victims that includes Tom Zachary (Babe Ruth's 60th home run in 1927), Tracy Stallard (Roger Maris' 61st in 1961), and Guy Bush (Ruth's 714th in 1935). They are destined to ride in tandem through history with their assailants.
Downing's momentous mistake was a high fastball into Aaron's considerable strike zone. Aaron's whip of a bat lashed out at it and snapped it in a high arc toward the 385-foot sign in left center field. Dodger Centerfielder Jimmy Wynn and Leftfielder Bill Buckner gave futile chase, Buckner going all the way to the six-foot foam for it. But the ball dropped over the fence in the midst of a clutch of Braves' relief pitchers who scrambled out of the bullpen in pursuit. Aaron was hoisted by his teammates as Downing and the Dodger infielders moved politely to one side.
There were signs everywhere -- MOVE OVER BABE -- and the electronic scoreboard blinked HANK. Much of center field was occupied by a massive map of the United States painted on the grass as an American flag. This map-flag was the site of a pregame "This Is Your Life' show, featuring Aaron's relatives, friends and employers. Aaron shook hands with his father Herbert, and embraced his mother Estella. He graciously accepted encomiums from his boss, Braves Board Chairman Bill Bartholomay, and Monte Irvin, representing Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, who was unaccountably in Cleveland this eventful night. Downing had walked Aaron leading off the second inning to the accompaniment of continuous booing by the multitudes. Aaron then scored on a Dodger error, the run breaking Willie Mays' alltitne National League record for runs scored (after the home run, Aaron had 2,064).
Quote:"I just thank God it's all over," said Aaron, giving credit where it is not entirely due.
Friday, October 31, 2008
sixth annotation
My sixth annotation is http://www.who2.com/hankaaron.html
This website is helpful. this website provides a little biography and mostly sports statistics and other things. Information from this website:
Hank Aaron hit 755 home runs in his career. Aaron hit number 715 on 8 April 1974, moving him past the record 714 career homers of Babe Ruth. Much like Roger Maris, Aaron was maligned by some fans who thought he was somehow unfit to surpass the mighty Ruth. Aaron retired after the 1976 season, holding the all-time records for home runs (755) and RBIs (2297)and having played in a record 24 All-Star Games. He was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame in 1982. San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds passed Aaron's home run record by hitting his 756th home run on 7 August 2007.
Aaron wore uniform #44 in the major leagues except during his rookie year, when he wore #5.Babe Ruth hit his 714th home run in 1935, the year after Aaron was born. Slugger Sadaharu Oh hit 868 homers during his career (1959-80) in Japan's major leagues, making him the worldwide home run leader.Aaron started his career with the Milwaukee Braves; the team moved to Georgia in 1966, becoming the Atlanta Braves.
This website is helpful. this website provides a little biography and mostly sports statistics and other things. Information from this website:
Hank Aaron hit 755 home runs in his career. Aaron hit number 715 on 8 April 1974, moving him past the record 714 career homers of Babe Ruth. Much like Roger Maris, Aaron was maligned by some fans who thought he was somehow unfit to surpass the mighty Ruth. Aaron retired after the 1976 season, holding the all-time records for home runs (755) and RBIs (2297)and having played in a record 24 All-Star Games. He was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame in 1982. San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds passed Aaron's home run record by hitting his 756th home run on 7 August 2007.
Aaron wore uniform #44 in the major leagues except during his rookie year, when he wore #5.Babe Ruth hit his 714th home run in 1935, the year after Aaron was born. Slugger Sadaharu Oh hit 868 homers during his career (1959-80) in Japan's major leagues, making him the worldwide home run leader.Aaron started his career with the Milwaukee Braves; the team moved to Georgia in 1966, becoming the Atlanta Braves.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
my fifth annotation
Stanton, Tom. Hank Aaron and the home run that changed America.. 1st. New York: W. Morrow, 2004.
My fifth annotation a book Hank Aaron and the home run that changed America. This is another helpful book about Hank Aaron home runs and about him beating Babe Ruth's record and how baseball was segregated.
The book starts with great baseball players at Jackie Robinson's funeral such as Ernie Banks, Hank Aaron was there. Segregation meant different seating sections of buses, fountains, restaurants, and in many other ways. Hank Aaron got expelled from Central High School for skipping and then went to Josephine Allen Institute for private school. Hank hit bottle caps with sticks when he was little. In 1951 he joined the Negro League Black Bears. In 1952 hank joined the Indianapolis Clowns.
My fifth annotation a book Hank Aaron and the home run that changed America. This is another helpful book about Hank Aaron home runs and about him beating Babe Ruth's record and how baseball was segregated.
The book starts with great baseball players at Jackie Robinson's funeral such as Ernie Banks, Hank Aaron was there. Segregation meant different seating sections of buses, fountains, restaurants, and in many other ways. Hank Aaron got expelled from Central High School for skipping and then went to Josephine Allen Institute for private school. Hank hit bottle caps with sticks when he was little. In 1951 he joined the Negro League Black Bears. In 1952 hank joined the Indianapolis Clowns.
Monday, October 27, 2008
fourth annotation
Aaron , Henry. I had a hammer. 1 st. New York, New York: Harper Collins Publishers,, c1991..
My fourth annotation is a book called I had a Hammer. this is the most helpful annotation i have. it is a long a very helpful book. This book is his autobiography and so it tells me the important things about his life from his point of view and other people in his life. Some information from the book:
This starts with Hank Aaron's childhood. Hank Aaron was named after his grandfather. Hank Aaron grew up in Mobile, and Tulminsville, Alabama. How grew up in a house without lights or windows but it did have a kerosene lamp and their bathroom was an outhouse. He has seven brothers and sisters and they did not eat much but they did eat what they grew in the family garden. His father Herbert Aaron had a job at the Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding and his father also owned a bar called the Black Cat Inn and it was the only black bar. His brother Herbert Junior also worked at the bar and so did one of his sisters. His mother never had a babysitter and bragged about it even though she had so many children. His mother Estella Aaron wanted him to go to college. His brother Tommie also became a major league baseball player. Hank used to play baseball with kids in his neighborhood and when he did not play with neighborhood children he played by himself hitting a bottle cap with a stick. Hank mowed a few lawns but his mind was always on baseball. His mother cleaned some houses foe two dollars. One of his childhood friends was Cornelius Giles.His sister Gloria and brother James went to college. His oldest sister ran the tavern with his father. His brother Alfred died at the age of 2 of pneumonia.His brother Tommie became a major league baseball player.
The book also talks about the rest of his life. His mother thought he should be a football player because people got to go to college on football scholarships. Hank tried out for his high school football team but he quit. In his childhood he was a boyscout.As a teenager him and his friends played softball.when he was little him and his friends played baseball at Carver Park.He skipped school sometimes and one time for 40 days in a row.In 1948 he went to hear Jackie Robinson speak. His mother was not happy when In 1951 he played for the Black Bears. The Black Bears paid him 10 dollars a game but paid him on Mondays. His mother said he could not play in away games. Herbert Aaron feared for his life when white workers rioted for two days because black welders had been promoted in their stead. The situation was so frightening that guards were hired to escort black workers to and from work. He went to Dodgers tryouts once but did not make because he was too small. When he signed with the Indianapolis clowns he was paid 200 dollars a month. The braves would pay him 350 dollars a month and the clowns would get 2,500 and a additional 7,500 if the Braves kept him for 30 days.
Something Hank Aaron said in his book about why he broke the record: I learned a lot as a ballplayer. Among other things I learned that if you manage to make a name for yourself and if you're black, believe me, it has to be a big name, then people will start listening to what you have to say. Believe me, there were times during the chase when I was so angry and tired and sick of it all that I wished i could get on a plane and go somewhere they never heard of Babe Ruth. I wanted to do it for Jackie and my people and myself and for everybody who ever called me a nigger.
Why he got the nickname Hammerin Hank: People said i pounded the ball as if my bat was a hammer, and they called me Hammerin Hank.
Some local historians believed that if Martin Luther King Jr had chosen to make his mark in Mobile instead of Montgomery he might not have survived until 1968.
Played on braves class A minor league team in the Sally League. Other African Americans on his team were his friends Horace and Felix. won the pennant and had a seven game win streak. Him and the other black players had to stay on the bus when they were on the road and white players stayed at hotels or ate at restaurants. broke the color barrier in Jacksonville when he played second base but was bad at double plays. hank Aaron was chosen to play in an all star game but because of Jim crow laws he could not and he did not even attend and he regets it. Lost championship to
Columbia and named MVP. after wining the MVP award he asked Barbara to marry him. In 1953 him and Felix went to the Puerto Rico League and played on the Carauas team. When you hit a home run there you get a carton of Chesterfield Cigarettes the strongest cigarettes in the world.His first child Gaile was born in Puerto Rico. In 1954 he joined the Major League and they thought he was just a lazy kid just off the cotton field. His locker spelled Arron. In 1955 he won MVP and got paid 17,000 and in 1956 he was on a 25 game hit streak and won the batting title. In 1957 he won the pennant, the world series, and before the next season his son Henry Junior was born and nine months later twins Lary were born and he won the golden glove.
he said he would rather go to Atlanta in 1954 than when the Braves moved there 12 years later. Milwaukee did not want the Braves to move to Atlanta so they sued but lost. The players did not want the team to move either. Hank Aaron and teammate Eddie Mathews hold the record for most career home runs by two teammates with 863 beating Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig's record of 793. Eddie says that the record is his proudest accomplishment.
One year when hank and Willie Mays went to a clothing store and Willie pulled out a couple of hundreds and white people called the police. When the police arrived Willie said he was Willie Mays and the police left because it was OK to be Willie Mays.
When the team moved to Atlanta hank played with his brother Tommie who hit the first home run in Atlanta. Atlanta was the highest city in the majors. Hank stole the first base in Atlanta. In 1966 in a game against the Phillies pitcher Bo Belinsky hank hit his career 400 home run. In Atlanta Hank was worried about his wife and kids going to the ballpark and hearing him get called names. The team pitcher Tony Cloninger hit 2 grand slams in one game against the Giants. Hank finished the season with 44 home runs. In august of 1968 in a game against the Giants Hank hit his 500 home run. In 1969 Hank finished the season with 44 home runs. The team lost the pennant to the Dodgers in 1956,1959 and in 1969 lost the playoffs to the Mets. In 1970 Hank had a career total of 3,000 and he hit the first home run to land in the leftfield upperdeck in Atlanta stadium and he started the home run chase. In 1971 Hank got divorced because Barbara did not like his lifestyle and of other things and hit his 600 home run. In 1972 he made 600,000 in contract and started receiving hate mail about him breaking the record.
1n 1972 hank got number 700 against the Phillies. A man named E M Bailey made a statue of Hank in his front yard because it brought tears to his eyes to think of all that Hank had gone through, and black people through, to reach the point where a man like Hank could break a record like Babe Ruth's. in 1973 Hank was remarried to a girl named Billye. In 1974 Hank went on TV shows such as Dinah Shore, Merv Gerffin, Hollywood Squares, and others. In 1974 Hank Aaron Day was made and Hank received things such as a Cadillac. In 1974 Hank got home run number 715 and he received 20,000 telegrams.
Hank Aaron thought that even though the record was broken, baseball had no change but the name at the top of the home run list.
In 1975 Hank was traded to Milwaukee and he played there for two years but since he was old he did not play well. In July of 1976 Hank ended his baseball career of 23 seasons and holding lots of records. In 1977 Hank became an executive for the Braves.
In 1990 Hank became the vice president of the Braves.
My fourth annotation is a book called I had a Hammer. this is the most helpful annotation i have. it is a long a very helpful book. This book is his autobiography and so it tells me the important things about his life from his point of view and other people in his life. Some information from the book:
This starts with Hank Aaron's childhood. Hank Aaron was named after his grandfather. Hank Aaron grew up in Mobile, and Tulminsville, Alabama. How grew up in a house without lights or windows but it did have a kerosene lamp and their bathroom was an outhouse. He has seven brothers and sisters and they did not eat much but they did eat what they grew in the family garden. His father Herbert Aaron had a job at the Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding and his father also owned a bar called the Black Cat Inn and it was the only black bar. His brother Herbert Junior also worked at the bar and so did one of his sisters. His mother never had a babysitter and bragged about it even though she had so many children. His mother Estella Aaron wanted him to go to college. His brother Tommie also became a major league baseball player. Hank used to play baseball with kids in his neighborhood and when he did not play with neighborhood children he played by himself hitting a bottle cap with a stick. Hank mowed a few lawns but his mind was always on baseball. His mother cleaned some houses foe two dollars. One of his childhood friends was Cornelius Giles.His sister Gloria and brother James went to college. His oldest sister ran the tavern with his father. His brother Alfred died at the age of 2 of pneumonia.His brother Tommie became a major league baseball player.
The book also talks about the rest of his life. His mother thought he should be a football player because people got to go to college on football scholarships. Hank tried out for his high school football team but he quit. In his childhood he was a boyscout.As a teenager him and his friends played softball.when he was little him and his friends played baseball at Carver Park.He skipped school sometimes and one time for 40 days in a row.In 1948 he went to hear Jackie Robinson speak. His mother was not happy when In 1951 he played for the Black Bears. The Black Bears paid him 10 dollars a game but paid him on Mondays. His mother said he could not play in away games. Herbert Aaron feared for his life when white workers rioted for two days because black welders had been promoted in their stead. The situation was so frightening that guards were hired to escort black workers to and from work. He went to Dodgers tryouts once but did not make because he was too small. When he signed with the Indianapolis clowns he was paid 200 dollars a month. The braves would pay him 350 dollars a month and the clowns would get 2,500 and a additional 7,500 if the Braves kept him for 30 days.
Something Hank Aaron said in his book about why he broke the record: I learned a lot as a ballplayer. Among other things I learned that if you manage to make a name for yourself and if you're black, believe me, it has to be a big name, then people will start listening to what you have to say. Believe me, there were times during the chase when I was so angry and tired and sick of it all that I wished i could get on a plane and go somewhere they never heard of Babe Ruth. I wanted to do it for Jackie and my people and myself and for everybody who ever called me a nigger.
Why he got the nickname Hammerin Hank: People said i pounded the ball as if my bat was a hammer, and they called me Hammerin Hank.
Some local historians believed that if Martin Luther King Jr had chosen to make his mark in Mobile instead of Montgomery he might not have survived until 1968.
Played on braves class A minor league team in the Sally League. Other African Americans on his team were his friends Horace and Felix. won the pennant and had a seven game win streak. Him and the other black players had to stay on the bus when they were on the road and white players stayed at hotels or ate at restaurants. broke the color barrier in Jacksonville when he played second base but was bad at double plays. hank Aaron was chosen to play in an all star game but because of Jim crow laws he could not and he did not even attend and he regets it. Lost championship to
Columbia and named MVP. after wining the MVP award he asked Barbara to marry him. In 1953 him and Felix went to the Puerto Rico League and played on the Carauas team. When you hit a home run there you get a carton of Chesterfield Cigarettes the strongest cigarettes in the world.His first child Gaile was born in Puerto Rico. In 1954 he joined the Major League and they thought he was just a lazy kid just off the cotton field. His locker spelled Arron. In 1955 he won MVP and got paid 17,000 and in 1956 he was on a 25 game hit streak and won the batting title. In 1957 he won the pennant, the world series, and before the next season his son Henry Junior was born and nine months later twins Lary were born and he won the golden glove.
he said he would rather go to Atlanta in 1954 than when the Braves moved there 12 years later. Milwaukee did not want the Braves to move to Atlanta so they sued but lost. The players did not want the team to move either. Hank Aaron and teammate Eddie Mathews hold the record for most career home runs by two teammates with 863 beating Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig's record of 793. Eddie says that the record is his proudest accomplishment.
One year when hank and Willie Mays went to a clothing store and Willie pulled out a couple of hundreds and white people called the police. When the police arrived Willie said he was Willie Mays and the police left because it was OK to be Willie Mays.
When the team moved to Atlanta hank played with his brother Tommie who hit the first home run in Atlanta. Atlanta was the highest city in the majors. Hank stole the first base in Atlanta. In 1966 in a game against the Phillies pitcher Bo Belinsky hank hit his career 400 home run. In Atlanta Hank was worried about his wife and kids going to the ballpark and hearing him get called names. The team pitcher Tony Cloninger hit 2 grand slams in one game against the Giants. Hank finished the season with 44 home runs. In august of 1968 in a game against the Giants Hank hit his 500 home run. In 1969 Hank finished the season with 44 home runs. The team lost the pennant to the Dodgers in 1956,1959 and in 1969 lost the playoffs to the Mets. In 1970 Hank had a career total of 3,000 and he hit the first home run to land in the leftfield upperdeck in Atlanta stadium and he started the home run chase. In 1971 Hank got divorced because Barbara did not like his lifestyle and of other things and hit his 600 home run. In 1972 he made 600,000 in contract and started receiving hate mail about him breaking the record.
1n 1972 hank got number 700 against the Phillies. A man named E M Bailey made a statue of Hank in his front yard because it brought tears to his eyes to think of all that Hank had gone through, and black people through, to reach the point where a man like Hank could break a record like Babe Ruth's. in 1973 Hank was remarried to a girl named Billye. In 1974 Hank went on TV shows such as Dinah Shore, Merv Gerffin, Hollywood Squares, and others. In 1974 Hank Aaron Day was made and Hank received things such as a Cadillac. In 1974 Hank got home run number 715 and he received 20,000 telegrams.
Hank Aaron thought that even though the record was broken, baseball had no change but the name at the top of the home run list.
In 1975 Hank was traded to Milwaukee and he played there for two years but since he was old he did not play well. In July of 1976 Hank ended his baseball career of 23 seasons and holding lots of records. In 1977 Hank became an executive for the Braves.
In 1990 Hank became the vice president of the Braves.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
thesis statement and introduction
These my thesis statement:
Since Hank Aaron was one of the first African American Major League Baseball players, he is one of the most famous and successful baseball player of all time. His fame and success is due to the fact that he hit a career total of 805 home runs, he played baseball for 23 seasons, and racist letters and death threats did not stop him from beating Babe Ruth's home record. Despite the fact his home run record of 755 was broken, he still had the most career home runs for more than 20 years.
Introduction:
My project is on of of the greatest baseball players Hank Aaron. Even as a kid Hank Aaron loved baseball. Hank Aaron continued his love of baseballl in his Major League career. Hank Aaron was a great baseball player that broke records and still holds records. Hank Aaron delt with racism and descrimination during his basbeall career and espcially when he was trying to break Babe Ruth's home run record. He did beat Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974. Hank aaron is know known as one of the best baseball player such as Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, and other but he can not be compared to anybody with his strength and great skill.
Since Hank Aaron was one of the first African American Major League Baseball players, he is one of the most famous and successful baseball player of all time. His fame and success is due to the fact that he hit a career total of 805 home runs, he played baseball for 23 seasons, and racist letters and death threats did not stop him from beating Babe Ruth's home record. Despite the fact his home run record of 755 was broken, he still had the most career home runs for more than 20 years.
Introduction:
My project is on of of the greatest baseball players Hank Aaron. Even as a kid Hank Aaron loved baseball. Hank Aaron continued his love of baseballl in his Major League career. Hank Aaron was a great baseball player that broke records and still holds records. Hank Aaron delt with racism and descrimination during his basbeall career and espcially when he was trying to break Babe Ruth's home run record. He did beat Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974. Hank aaron is know known as one of the best baseball player such as Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, and other but he can not be compared to anybody with his strength and great skill.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
third annotation
my third annotation is http://www.thebaseballpage.com/players/aaronha01.php
This a good website. This website is mostly about his baseball career and things like quotes, teammates, statistics, awards, him and his brother, and his records. Here is some information from this website:
Hank aaron is a great home run hitter that eventually beat Babe Ruth's home run record. Hank Aaron played center field and right field. His major league debut is April 13, 1954. Eight other baseball players that debuted in 1954 were Bill Skowron, Frank Lary, Don Zimmer, Wally Moon, Vic Power, camilo Pascual, Ryan Duren, and Harmon Killebrew. He is ranked second among the top 50 all time at RF. He bats right. He played for Milwaukee Braves from 1954 to 1965 then Milwaukee moved to Atlanta in 1966 and played for Atlanta Braves from 1966 to 1974, and played for Milwaukee Brewers from 1975 to 1976. Hank Aaron's uniform's number is 44 and he did hit 44 homer runs in a season three times. In 1963, Hank Aaron and Willie McCovey tied for the National League home run lead with 44. The two men were both born in Mobile, Alabama, both would eventually end up in the Hall of Fame, and as members of the 500-homer club. Each man wore #44 on his uniform.
On September 23, 1957, Aaron hit an 11th inning homer off Cardinal pitcher Billy Muffett to clinch the National League pennant for the Braves - their first in Milwaukee. He had better seasons, statistically, but for all he did to help the Braves win the World Series in 1957, that was his finest season.
Hank Aaron's teammates were Bill Bruton, Rico Carty, Ralph Garr, Robin Yount, Davey Johnson, Eddie Mathews, Joe Adcock, Del Crandall, George Scott,and Don McMahon. When Hank wore number 44 his teammates would say he was too slender to wear a two digit number. His brother played for the Milwaukee Braves from 1962 to 1965 and played for the Atlanta Braves from 1968 to 1971 but he was not as successful. Tommie Aaron only hit 13 career home runs. Together Hank and Tommie have highest number of career home runs by brother with 768 and Hank and Tommie were the first siblings to appear in a League Championship series together as teammates in 1969. Hank's nicknames are Hammer, Hammerin' Hank, Bad Henry. His minor league experience is Aaron hit cross-handed with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League. After the Braves bought his contract, he hit .326 in the Northern League and .362 to lead the Sally League. When Bobby Thomson broke his ankle in spring training in 1954, Aaron became a major league regular at age twenty. On June 21, 1959, in San Francisco, Aaron hit three home runs and had six RBI in a victory over the Giants. He hit two-run homers in the 1st, 6th and 7th innings, off Johnny Antonelli, Stu Miller and Gordon Jones. It was the only time in his career that Hammerin' Hank hit three homers in a game.
Quotes from Hank Aaron from this website:
"I'm not a home run hitter." — Aaron, in 1957
"When you're hitting, all pitchers look alike. I don't care too much who's throwing or what he throws. When my timing is off, I have trouble. When it isn't, I don't."
Quotes about Hank Aaron from this website:
"He thinks there's nothing he can't hit. he'll have to learn there are some pitches no hitter can afford to go for. He still has something to learn about the strike zone." — Stan Musial, in 1957
You don't try to change a hitter like Aaron. In my book he's a better hitter than Willie Mays. He's going to get better, too. He'll be the one to beat for the batting championship for ten years, maybe more. He's the first NL player since Bill Terry with something better than an outside chance to hit .400 before he's through." — Pittsburgh manager Bobby Bragan, 1957
This a good website. This website is mostly about his baseball career and things like quotes, teammates, statistics, awards, him and his brother, and his records. Here is some information from this website:
Hank aaron is a great home run hitter that eventually beat Babe Ruth's home run record. Hank Aaron played center field and right field. His major league debut is April 13, 1954. Eight other baseball players that debuted in 1954 were Bill Skowron, Frank Lary, Don Zimmer, Wally Moon, Vic Power, camilo Pascual, Ryan Duren, and Harmon Killebrew. He is ranked second among the top 50 all time at RF. He bats right. He played for Milwaukee Braves from 1954 to 1965 then Milwaukee moved to Atlanta in 1966 and played for Atlanta Braves from 1966 to 1974, and played for Milwaukee Brewers from 1975 to 1976. Hank Aaron's uniform's number is 44 and he did hit 44 homer runs in a season three times. In 1963, Hank Aaron and Willie McCovey tied for the National League home run lead with 44. The two men were both born in Mobile, Alabama, both would eventually end up in the Hall of Fame, and as members of the 500-homer club. Each man wore #44 on his uniform.
On September 23, 1957, Aaron hit an 11th inning homer off Cardinal pitcher Billy Muffett to clinch the National League pennant for the Braves - their first in Milwaukee. He had better seasons, statistically, but for all he did to help the Braves win the World Series in 1957, that was his finest season.
Hank Aaron's teammates were Bill Bruton, Rico Carty, Ralph Garr, Robin Yount, Davey Johnson, Eddie Mathews, Joe Adcock, Del Crandall, George Scott,and Don McMahon. When Hank wore number 44 his teammates would say he was too slender to wear a two digit number. His brother played for the Milwaukee Braves from 1962 to 1965 and played for the Atlanta Braves from 1968 to 1971 but he was not as successful. Tommie Aaron only hit 13 career home runs. Together Hank and Tommie have highest number of career home runs by brother with 768 and Hank and Tommie were the first siblings to appear in a League Championship series together as teammates in 1969. Hank's nicknames are Hammer, Hammerin' Hank, Bad Henry. His minor league experience is Aaron hit cross-handed with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League. After the Braves bought his contract, he hit .326 in the Northern League and .362 to lead the Sally League. When Bobby Thomson broke his ankle in spring training in 1954, Aaron became a major league regular at age twenty. On June 21, 1959, in San Francisco, Aaron hit three home runs and had six RBI in a victory over the Giants. He hit two-run homers in the 1st, 6th and 7th innings, off Johnny Antonelli, Stu Miller and Gordon Jones. It was the only time in his career that Hammerin' Hank hit three homers in a game.
Quotes from Hank Aaron from this website:
"I'm not a home run hitter." — Aaron, in 1957
"When you're hitting, all pitchers look alike. I don't care too much who's throwing or what he throws. When my timing is off, I have trouble. When it isn't, I don't."
Quotes about Hank Aaron from this website:
"He thinks there's nothing he can't hit. he'll have to learn there are some pitches no hitter can afford to go for. He still has something to learn about the strike zone." — Stan Musial, in 1957
You don't try to change a hitter like Aaron. In my book he's a better hitter than Willie Mays. He's going to get better, too. He'll be the one to beat for the batting championship for ten years, maybe more. He's the first NL player since Bill Terry with something better than an outside chance to hit .400 before he's through." — Pittsburgh manager Bobby Bragan, 1957
Monday, October 20, 2008
Second Annotation
Golenbock, Peter. Hank Aaron: brave in every way. 1st. San Diego: Harcourt, 2001.
My second annotation is a book called Hank Aaron brave in every way. It is a short but helpful book. This book talks about Hank Aaron's family and his childhood and a little about how he broke the home run record. Information from this Book:
Henry Louis Aaron was born on febuary 5, 1934. since this was during the great depression Herbert Aaron had trouble finding work. When henry was 8 years old his father build his family a house from a torn down house but the house had no bathroom, lights, or refridgerators. Estella Aaron wanted Hank to go to college but he wnated to a major league baseball player. he was 13 when jackie robinson became the first African American to play in the majors.
When he was 16 he was paid 10 dollars a game to play for the local team the black bears but his mother didn't let him travel with the team or play on sundays. After two years with the bears he joined the Negro league team called indianopolis clowns. In 1954 he joined the majors when he played for the Milwaukee Braves. IN 1956 he became the second youngest player to win the national league batting title. In 1957,1958 he lead the Braves to a national league championships. He now wanted to beat Babe Ruth's home run record. In 1966 The Braves moved to Atlanta and people resented Hank's sucess because of his skin. In 1973 he became closer to beating the record and he starting recieving death threats. At the end of the 1973 season he had 713 HRs. In 1974 in a Braves vs Dodgers game Al downings pitched and Hank hit home run 715 people cheered and when he reached home plate his mother hugged. Hank Aaron proved African Americans can be good baseball players.
My second annotation is a book called Hank Aaron brave in every way. It is a short but helpful book. This book talks about Hank Aaron's family and his childhood and a little about how he broke the home run record. Information from this Book:
Henry Louis Aaron was born on febuary 5, 1934. since this was during the great depression Herbert Aaron had trouble finding work. When henry was 8 years old his father build his family a house from a torn down house but the house had no bathroom, lights, or refridgerators. Estella Aaron wanted Hank to go to college but he wnated to a major league baseball player. he was 13 when jackie robinson became the first African American to play in the majors.
When he was 16 he was paid 10 dollars a game to play for the local team the black bears but his mother didn't let him travel with the team or play on sundays. After two years with the bears he joined the Negro league team called indianopolis clowns. In 1954 he joined the majors when he played for the Milwaukee Braves. IN 1956 he became the second youngest player to win the national league batting title. In 1957,1958 he lead the Braves to a national league championships. He now wanted to beat Babe Ruth's home run record. In 1966 The Braves moved to Atlanta and people resented Hank's sucess because of his skin. In 1973 he became closer to beating the record and he starting recieving death threats. At the end of the 1973 season he had 713 HRs. In 1974 in a Braves vs Dodgers game Al downings pitched and Hank hit home run 715 people cheered and when he reached home plate his mother hugged. Hank Aaron proved African Americans can be good baseball players.
Friday, October 17, 2008
My first annotation
My first annotation is Biography.com. This a good and helpful website. This website shows a lot about the baseball legend. This website shows a little information about his baseball career and things he did. Here is a little information from biography.com:
Hank Aaron was born Henry Louis Aaron on Febuary 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama. Hank Aaron played professional baseball for 23 years. He holds many baseball records such as the second most career home runs with 755 and most career RBIs with 2,297. After beating Babe Ruth's record he recieved descriminating letters. he was elected to the hall of fame in 1982.
he was the National league MVP once in 1957. In 1999 the Hank Aaron award for the best hitter in the league. his autobiography was published in 1990 called i had a hammer. he won the presidential award of freedom in 2002. he is still living as a executive vice president of the Atlanta Braves where he has been a leading spokesman for minority hiring in baseball. He is a great baseball player.
1996-2008 A&E Television Networks. All Rights Reserved
http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9173497
Hank Aaron was born Henry Louis Aaron on Febuary 5, 1934 in Mobile, Alabama. Hank Aaron played professional baseball for 23 years. He holds many baseball records such as the second most career home runs with 755 and most career RBIs with 2,297. After beating Babe Ruth's record he recieved descriminating letters. he was elected to the hall of fame in 1982.
he was the National league MVP once in 1957. In 1999 the Hank Aaron award for the best hitter in the league. his autobiography was published in 1990 called i had a hammer. he won the presidential award of freedom in 2002. he is still living as a executive vice president of the Atlanta Braves where he has been a leading spokesman for minority hiring in baseball. He is a great baseball player.
1996-2008 A&E Television Networks. All Rights Reserved
http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9173497
NHD topic selection
My NHD selection is Hank Aaron. the reasons why i selected Hank Aaron is he is one of the best baseball players of all time, he was born during the great depression, and he has the second most career home runs with a total of 755. The importance of hank aaron is he beat Babe Ruth's home run record despite racist letters and death threats. his impact on history is he beat racism and he proved that African American can be great baseball players too unlike how somepeople thought back in the 50s.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
reflection of independent service learning
i volunteered at my church. I have learned a lot about myself through this experience like i learned that i don't really care for my religion. I learned a lot about these people and the agency like i learned that they are nice people and they just want to show people some of their religion and cultural food. This will change my behavior and attitude. The way this will change my future behavior and attitude is i realized that i don't know much about my religion and i think to better know my religion i should read the bible and study my countries history a little.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
plan for next year service learning meeting
my ideas are to have the presentations and the walk a thon next year.
Preparation for next service learning
to prepare for the next service learning meeting i am supposed to help organize the presentation and i will try to the NCC about having a presentation there.
reflection of wednsday service learning
the meeting was good. i still don't know what the money would go to. We talked about our idea like a presentation i am supposed to help organize it.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
4 paragraphs about zakaria 's article the rise of the rest
He provides examples that the rest of the world is rising over than America. The examples are that the largest passenger plane is in Europe, Beijing has the biggest trading company, the largest movie industry is in Macao, most of the world's rich people aren't American, and the fact that America is in a endless war in Iraq, and our economy is bad.
there is positives of the world rising out of poverty. these positives are that other countries economy is improving, there have been less wars in the other parts of the word,the military has a higher budget, and population is growing.
Globalization is how the globe is affected by something such as the economy. the way it can negatively affect America's economy is prices are rising and people are losing money. The way it can positively affect America's economy is that companies are making more money with the rising prices.
I do like his essay. My opinions about is that i am surprised that the other countries economy are doing better. i didn't know that other countries are doing better economically. I know our economy is doing bad by the rising gas prices. I thought our companies were doing better. I think we should change this.
there is positives of the world rising out of poverty. these positives are that other countries economy is improving, there have been less wars in the other parts of the word,the military has a higher budget, and population is growing.
Globalization is how the globe is affected by something such as the economy. the way it can negatively affect America's economy is prices are rising and people are losing money. The way it can positively affect America's economy is that companies are making more money with the rising prices.
I do like his essay. My opinions about is that i am surprised that the other countries economy are doing better. i didn't know that other countries are doing better economically. I know our economy is doing bad by the rising gas prices. I thought our companies were doing better. I think we should change this.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Preparation for next service learning
TO PREPARE FOR THE NEXT SERVICE LEARNING MEETING I WILL SIGN UP FOR THE DARFUR WEBSITE
REFLECTION of thursday service learning
SERVICE LEARNING WAS GOOD WE WATCHED A LITTLE BIT OF THE MOVIE ABOUT DARFUR. WE TALKED ABOUT WHAT WE SUPPOSED TO SOMEONE IS SUPPOSED TO WRITE A ARTICLE AND I HAVE NOTHING TO DO. WE TALKED ABOUT HAVING A PRESENTATION BY READING THE ARTICLE, SHOWING A VIDEO, ETC.
SERVICE LEARNING
I HAVE LEARNED A LT ABOUT THE GENOCIDE IN DARFUR. I LEARNED THAT AT LEAST 2.5 MILLION PEOPLE ARE REFUGEES AND THAT THE JANJAWEED COMES AND KILLS THE MEN AND RAPE THE WOMEN, THIS ALL STARTED IN 2003 AND THE U N ISN'T HELPING, SO FAR THERE IS OVER THE DEATH TOLL IS 50% AND IS STILL RISING, AND THERE IS OVER 100 DEATHS A DAY.
Monday, May 12, 2008
preparation for next service learning
to prepare for the next service learning meeting i will research ways we can send money to the refugees and ways we can connect to the other groups that are helping in darfur.
reflect on friday service learning
on friday we discussed the information we found and the things that some of us did such as someone found a timeline of darfur and someone found a brochure. we watched a movie on darfur but we only watched a few minutes of it.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
extra credit super delegates
Super delegates are a political party leader or a elected official who attends a presidential primary or caucus that may or may not be have made a commitment to vote for a candidate. The pros of super delegates are they are mostly for democrats, for democrats they can help determine the nominee. The cons of super delegates are that they can determine the winner. So I think it is important to have a lot of super delegates.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Darfur information
I have been researching. Some information is Darfur has over 100 deaths a day, it happened in 2003, since 2003 there has been over 400,000 deaths, women get murdered and raped and men get murdered everyday, this has to do with muslims and arabs, and the Un isn't helping they go there and can't do anything, and most people there have to unfortunately sleep in tents and I think that this is terrible and should be stopped.
preparation for friday service learning
The challenge I still face is to prepare for the next service learning meeting i will research contacts we could send our information to, or that could help, and i will get more research about Darfur.
reflection of thursday service learning
During the meeting we talked about what we are going to do. i thought we were successful by discussing what we are going to do and we said we would sell merchandise and fundraisers such as a walkathon. I don't know exactly how the money would go to Darfur. I still don't like the amount of time we have.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
ideas to research for service learning
i will be researching the cause and effect of the situation in darfur, such why and how the situation in darfur even started and ways we could help there.
Monday, April 28, 2008
respond to lincoln and obama speech
Obama was younger when he made his speech and at different places. they both quote the constitution like when lincoln says slaves are not property and they both are against slavery and racism. I think they both made good speeches on race.
prepareation for thursday's service learning meeting
to be ready and prepare for this thursday 's meeting i am supposed to research the cause and the effect of the situation in Darfur.
reflection of friday's service learning meeting
We discussed some information that we had gotten. On friday we decided to that would get more information on the situation in darfur before we do anything.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
role in service learning group
the role that i think i want to be is the recorder or possibly the time keeper. thee are the roles i think i could be good at. the question i have about are mission is how are we going to do it ?
preparation for friday service learning meeting
to prepare for the next service learning meeting i will research the situation in Darfur. I will also research ways we could help. like last week i think there will be a lot of discussion. i will also think of ways we could help in Darfur.
reflection of thursday service learning meeting
in the meeting on Thursday we voted and decided to change the topic from Africa school situation to the Darfur. i think it is a herder topic. we discussed ways to help the situation in Darfur. we don't know the exact way we are going to help Darfur. what i liked about the meeting is i liked when we voted,the time we had, and and the amount of discussion. the challenge we have is how can we help
Thursday, April 17, 2008
preparation for next service learning meeting
I am in the Africa group. before the meeting today i would research and think of how we would help them . like last weeks meeting i think there will be a lot of discussing. i don't get it about service learning are we just going to meet and do anything about the topics.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
reflection of service learning meeting
my group is the africa group. we decided to adopt a classroom. for the first service learning meeting i thought it was good and we talked about how we would help kids in africa i liked that i didn't have to do much and i disliked the part were we had to take notes of the discussion. for the next meeting i will think of how we will do the adopt a classroom. i really don't have a role in it.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Service Learning Ideas
INDEPENDENT SERVICE
5 places you have researched for 15 hours
1.SPCA
2. Red cross
3.Africa
4.
5.
SCHOOLWIDE Project-
6 Ideas for schoolwide. PICK 1 or 2 to research in depth.
1. The constitution center garden thing
2. the collecting money for the kids in africa
3.
4.
5 places you have researched for 15 hours
1.SPCA
2. Red cross
3.Africa
4.
5.
SCHOOLWIDE Project-
6 Ideas for schoolwide. PICK 1 or 2 to research in depth.
1. The constitution center garden thing
2. the collecting money for the kids in africa
3.
4.
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