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.