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17 Photos of Home Run Hitting Legend Hank Aaron

Sports Celebrity April 12, 2025 by Matt Staff

Hank Aaron wasn’t just a baseball legend. No, he stood as an incontestable symbol of excellence, resilience, and quiet strength. His career spanned over two decades, and Aaron was responsible for breaking numerous records, even surpassing Babe Ruth’s all-time home run mark. This collection of 17 photos aims to capture various moments throughout Hank Aaron’s storied career as a baseball legend who was loved and respected by so many.

1. Hank Aaron on a fishing trip in April 1974, one week before breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record

A man sits on a metal barrel in front of a rustic building. He wears a white t-shirt, cropped pants, and boots. Behind him are signs and an old Coca-Cola machine. The atmosphere is vintage and casual. — 2manyhotdogs

Now that’s an iconic fit.

2. Hank Aaron back in 1957

Baseball player in a classic uniform and cap reaches up with a glove, as if to catch a ball. He stands on grass, looking directly at the camera. — amazingsandwiches

Now that’s a cool angle.

3. Baseball legend Sadaharu Oh, who hit 868 home runs in his career in Japan, poses for a picture with Major League home run king Hank Aaron in 1974

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These guys knew how to ball out.

4. What a legend

A man laughing while sitting on a chair in a locker room. He is wearing a dark t-shirt and light-colored pants with a belt. Behind him is a set of clothes hanging on a chain-link wall. A pair of shoes is visible on the floor. — skipperbob

A smile that could truly light up a room. Rest in peace to a legend.

5. Hank Aaron and his 1959 Dodge Coronet Sierra station wagon

A baseball player in a Braves uniform sits on the hood of a vintage car. A man in a suit stands next to the car. The backdrop features a multi-story building. The car has a visible license plate with the number "CL-9222. — g1963

What a ride.

6. Hank Aaron looking like he’s struck that balance between relaxed and focused in

A baseball player in a vintage uniform stands holding a bat, ready to swing. He wears a cap and jersey with the number 5. The stadium seats in the background are partially filled. A signature is visible on the image. — anonymous

Getting all warmed up.

7. Hank Aaron hits HR No. 715 to break Babe Ruth’s record on April 8, 1974

A jubilant baseball player in a "Braves" uniform is lifted by teammates in a stadium. He's smiling and waving to the crowd. Teammates in similar uniforms surround him, celebrating under bright stadium lights. — kimber80

Some days are better than others.

8. Looking absolutely locked in, as per the usual

A baseball player in a blue and white uniform with the number 44 on the sleeve, holding a bat and standing in a batting position at a baseball field. A netted backstop is visible in the background.

Looking ready to go.

9. Hank Aaron and Japan’s home run king Sadaharu Oh, interviewed by Brent Musburger (1974)

Three men stand on a baseball field: one in a Braves uniform holding a bat, another in a patterned jacket holding a microphone, and a third in a Giants uniform. They are in front of a crowd in the stadium stands. — sterngeeksquad

The announcer’s fit really captures that nostalgic vibe.

10. Hank Aaron could get up there

A baseball player wearing a number 24 jersey leaps high to catch a ball against an outfield wall with a large advertisement for paint. The scene captures a dramatic and athletic moment on the field. — deleted

Seriously, the man could take off.

11. In 1959, Hank Aaron recorded the only three-homer game of his career

A black and white photo of a baseball player running towards a base, pursued by another player. The runner is in mid-stride, wearing a cap, and the field is crowded with spectators in the background. — deleted

That is no small feat at all.

12. Felipe Alou, Joe Torre and Hank Aaron warming up as Braves

Three baseball players in Braves uniforms sit on the ground with their hands behind their heads, smiling. They wear jerseys with numbers 29, 15, and 44. Their cleats face the camera, and an empty stadium is visible in the background. — starfoxasd

Getting ready to dominate.

13. Hank Aaron was more than a man who just hit home runs

Baseball player in uniform with number 44 looks upwards while holding a bat. He is wearing a cap and standing on a baseball field. The image is in black and white, highlighting his focused expression. — deleted

He was such a powerful presence out there on the field.

14. Eddie Matthews and Hank Aaron who combined for a WAR of 180.1 as teammates (1954-1966)

Two baseball players in vintage "Braves" uniforms stand side by side near a batting cage. One holds a bat, and they appear focused. The stadium is busy with spectators in the background. — harpermagazines

These guys could really work well together.

15. Just a couple legends, Mickey Mantle and Hank Aaron, hanging out

Two baseball players smiling and chatting on a field. One wears a New York Yankees uniform, and the other is in a jersey with "Braves" on it. The setting is outdoors with a fence and spectators in the background. — fanzel71

Oh, the wonderful conversations these two must’ve had.

16. Love this photo of Hank Aaron

A baseball player wearing a vintage uniform poses with a glove. The uniform is gray with blue and red accents, and he wears a cap with an "M" on it. He's smiling and standing against a clear sky. — anonymous

A solid throwback right here.

17. Bob Uecker with Hank Aaron

Two men stand on a baseball field. One wears a white outfit and sunglasses, holding a camera. The other, in a baseball uniform with a helmet and jacket, holds a glove. They are facing the field with empty stadium seats in the background. — anonymous

Bob is fully decked out here.

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About Author

Matt Staff

Matt has spent over the last 8 years as both a writer and editor, working in Seattle and Brooklyn, where he is now based. He loves escaping the tirelessly fast pace of the “Mad Apple” that is NYC by taking walks and runs through parks where he’s able to catch up on the latest tea about society from the city’s ever chatty, always hungry, occasionally maniacal, pigeons. They always have a lot to say. When he’s not taking his urban nature strolls, or dutifully combing the deepest rabbit holes of the internet to find the content that’s worth sinking your mind’s teeth into, he’s likely holed up at a dark-lit dive bar with a new book and/or some friends, or just as easily he could be on the hunt for the next addition to his steadily growing plant family.

These days Matt's caught up in trying to provide folks as many vivid glimpses into the days long since passed as he can, through fun and engaging collections of hand-picked vintage photos.

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