Filene's Basement hopes to lure shoppers looking for a bargain Oct 16, 2008
Baseball legend Hank Aaron, who is on the company s board of directors, also was on hand. Filene s is known for its Running of the Brides sale, where brides-to-be are known to stampede in their rush to find the perfect gown. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Palmeiro suffering silently Oct 12, 2008
First published in print: Saturday, October 11, 2008. Rafael Palmeiro, a finger-wagging symbol of baseball's steroids era, wants to be left alone. (Albany Times Union)
Mapmaker, mapmaker ... make me a map - for free Oct 8, 2008
A dozen participants gathered Tuesday to create a free map overnight of the Hank Aaron State Trail, located in Milwaukee ... When the 12-hour countdown started, organizers handed each Way Finder a printout showing the Hank Aaron State Trail in Milwaukee their mission ... The trail connects diverse areas of the city, and allows people to walk and bike to work, said Bob Peschel of Friends of the Hank Aaron State Trail, in a phone briefing with the Mapgiving team. (Missoulian, MT)
Peavy to pitch for Braves? Perhaps Oct 7, 2008
It went unnoticed by the baseball world, but Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds were at the same party on Saturday, and it was right here in Atlanta. Yes, according to the AJC s story by Richard Eldredge, the past (and always) legendary home-run king and Sir Cranium were among guests at an event to celebrate the opening of Atlanta director Tyler Perry s new movie studio in the southwest part of the city. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tyler Perry Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Studio in... Oct 6, 2008
The guest list included Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, Hank Aaron and Whitney Houston. R&B singer Mary J. Blige was to perform. (Fox News)
Behind the scenes Oct 6, 2008
Added Hank Aaron: Not only is Tyler a success but he s giving back to this city and to Southwest Atlanta by opening his studio here. Now, our black children can walk down the street here, take a look at this impressive building and say to themselves If Tyler can do it, so can I. That s a lasting gift. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Selig 'emotional' Oct 6, 2008
"Hank Aaron once told me that the key to this is to stand in front of the mound about 40 feet away and let it rip," Selig said. "I was intent on not bouncing it like [Bob] Uecker did yesterday." Uecker, the club's legendary play-by-play radio announcer, threw out the first pitch Saturday before Milwaukee's first home playoff game since Game 5 of the 1982 World Series. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Mirror image Oct 3, 2008
288 with 50 homers and 119 RBIs to win the Hank Aaron Award in the NL. Alex Rodriguez of the Yankees won the award in the AL. Like Howard, Fielder's September contribution has been enormous. For the month, he hit. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Is Chipper a Brave for life? Oct 3, 2008
Chipper is an Atlanta Braves Icon, just as John Smoltz is, just as Dale Murphy was, and Phil Niekro, and Hank Aaron, even though Phil and Hank came to town from Milwaukee ... The same crock of Hank Aaron and Dale Murphy and whatacrock. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Batting-champ Chipper Jones wants to retire a Brave Oct 3, 2008
And even Braves legend Hank Aaron. he Braves have Jones for 2009 in a vested option year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Johnson's hit streak snapped at 22 games Oct 3, 2008
The 22-game streak ties Johnson with Felipe Alou (1968), Hank Aaron (1971) and Ralph Garr (1971) for the sixth longest in Atlanta Braves history. Rico Carty set the Atlanta record with a 31-game streak in 1970. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Productive Gonzalez an Aaron nominee Sep 24, 2008
09/23/2008 12:00 PM ET Adrian Gonzalez keeps on producing First baseman a nominee for Hank Aaron Award By Corey Brock / MLB.com ... He's also the Padres' candidate for the 2008 MLB Hank Aaron Award, presented by Sharp ... Originally introduced in '99 to honor the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's all-time home run record, the Hank Aaron Award was the first major award to be introduced in 30 years. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Quentin lays down 'Hammer' for White Sox Sep 24, 2008
09/22/2008 12:00 AM ET Quentin lays down 'Hammer' for Sox Chicago's MVP candidate is Hank Aaron Aw 0000269A ard nominee By Scott Merkin / MLB.com ... But it's his overall production that has made Quentin the White Sox nominee for the MLB Hank Aaron Award presented by Sharp and one of the prime candidates to take home this prestigious prize ... Originally introduced in 1999 to honor the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's all-time home run record, the Hank Aaron Award was the... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Vazquez loses as Twins close on Sox Sep 24, 2008
Griffey's two-run homer. Griffey's two-run homer. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Sizemore in good company with Aaron Sep 24, 2008
CLEVELAND -- Hank Aaron was the third player to join the prestigious 30-30 club, when he hit 44 homers and stole 31 bases for the Milwaukee Braves in 1963 ... So there's one link between Grady and Hammerin' Hank, and Sizemore has a chance at earning another with hi 00001B23 s inclusion on the ballot for the 2008 Major League Baseball Hank Aaron Award presented by Sharp ... Originally introduced in 1999 to honor the 25th anniversary of Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's all-time home run record, the Hank... (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Injuries haven't kept Wells from Aaron nod Sep 24, 2008
Despite missing time due to injury, Wells' performance has been strong enough to garner a nod as Toronto's candidate for this season's Hank Aaron Award, putting him alongside a talented pool of hitters from around baseball ... Originated in 1999 to honor the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's all-time home run record, the Hank Aaron Award was the first major award to be introduced in 30 years. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Suzuki emergence garners Aaron nod Sep 24, 2008
OAKLAND -- Kurt Suzuki, who was toiling in relative obscurity as a Minor League catcher as recently as June 2007, has been nominated by the A's as the club's candidate for the MLB Hank Aaron Award presented by Sharp ... The Hank Aaron Award is given annually to the best overall offensive performer each league, with each club having a nominee ... Originally introduced in 1999 to honor the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's all-time home run record, the Hank Aaron Award was the... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Hank Aaron has got it wrong Sep 24, 2008
Hank Aaron obviously has a problem with Bobby Cox, but does he have his facts straight. Home run king Hank Aaron surprisingly criticized Braves manager Bobby Cox Tuesday in ... Not one time in my reporting on the decision for the first pick did Hank Aarons name ever come up. (Atlanta, TheInsiders.com)
Ethier surges to Aaron Award nomination Sep 24, 2008
390 with 12 doubles, four triples, nine homers and 25 RBIs in his next 30 games to charge into the Dodgers' team lead in batting average, homers and OPS (on base plus slugging percentage) and earn his club's nomination for the MLB Hank Aaron Award presented by Sharp ... Originally introduced in 1999 to honor the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's all-time home run record, the Hank Aaron Award was the first major award to be introduced in 30 years. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Cabrera on second-half surge at plate Sep 24, 2008
The list of nominees is out for the Major League Baseball 00001E75 Hank Aaron Award presented by Sharp, and it includes Cabrera, who heads into the season's final week with a chance to rank among the American League leaders in home runs and RBIs while sitting on the cusp of a ... Originally introduced in 1999 to honor the 25th anniversary of Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's all-time home run record, the Hank Aaron Award was the first major award to be introduced in 30 years. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Braun's big bat earns huge nomination Sep 24, 2008
Ryan Braun is trying to become the second Brewers player in two years to win the Hank Aaron Award ... CINCINNATI -- A Brewers slugger won the Hank Aaron Award last season, and Ryan Braun will try to make it two years in a row ... Originally introduced in 1999 to honor the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's all-time home run record, the Hank Aaron Award was the first major award to be introduced in 30 years. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
This time the Hall can get it right Sep 23, 2008
Obviously, he was passed in short order by Hank Aaron and Willie Mays and Ernie Banks, but give him back the two years he spent in the service and he probably hits 400 homers, and he's probably in the Hall by now. Hodges was also the premier fielding first baseman of his era, and a guy whose force of character was felt on the field and in the clubhouse. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Braves' final shot vs. nemesis Phils Sep 23, 2008
I mentioned yesterday that the Braves PR Department was interested in us doing a Hank Aaron Wurlitzer presentation. Anyone with good pictures of Hank, please email them to me at LewHartman@comcast. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bodley: Cathedral's close brings emotion Sep 20, 2008
That was Hank Aaron's second World Series. His first came the year before when the Braves beat the Yankees in seven games and he batted. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Civil Rights Game hits home for Baker Sep 19, 2008
Baker came to the Major Leagues in 1968 with the Atlanta Braves, and was a teammate of the legendary Hank Aaron. In 1984 with the Giants, he played for Frank Robinson, a Hall of Famer as a player and baseball's first African-American manager. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
A-Rod reaches milestone of his own Sep 18, 2008
A-Rod's eighth-inning home run was his 35th of the season, giving him 11 straight seasons of 35 or more homers and 12 in his career (1996, 1998-2008), tying Babe Ruth for the most such seasons all-time and passing Hank Aaron and Mike Schmidt. He called the accomplishment "very humbling.". (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
755 Club discrimination alleged Sep 11, 2008
It is addressed to Braves legend Hank Aaron ... The 755 Club is named after Hank Aaron s former record for home runs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Padres Slow Dodgers Pennant Train Sep 10, 2008
1 Barry Bonds 1591 2 Frank Thomas 851 3 Hank Aaron 832 T4 Rickey Henderson 763 T4 Frank Robinson 763 6 Manny Ramirez 751 T7 Alex Rodriguez 680 T7 Jeff Bagwell 680 9 Jim... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Around the Horned - First Edition Sep 10, 2008
Being there when Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run to break the home run record. If I had musical talent - I would love to have a duet with. (Gofrogs.com)
Gun doesn't stop growth Sep 9, 2008
Hank Aaron Park is down the street, and the baseball great's boyhood home is right around the corner. but has also been plagued by a small and persistent criminal element. (AL.com)
After 40 years, Baker still emotional Sep 7, 2008
At the ripe age of 19, Baker was a September callup for the 1968 Atlanta Braves, whose roster included future managers Joe Torre and Felipe Alou along with future Hall of Famers Phil Niekro and Hank Aaron. With the Braves trailing, 3-0, in the eighth inning of a Saturday day game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, Baker got the call to pinch-hit for Niekro. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Let's talk pitching - not Braves pitching Sep 4, 2008
To me, it s a LEAGUE award, given for accomplishments in the NL or AL, not overall (actually, baseball has the Hank Aaron Award, given to the best overall offensive player, but no comparable award for pitchers). But, I did take a look, and CC actually faced the Yankees once (pitched great but lost 1-0), and did not pitch a single inning against the Red Sox, Angels, or Rays while in the AL this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ramirez, Ethier lead Dodgers over Padres, 8-4 Sep 3, 2008
The only players who have done it more often were Hank Aaron (15), Barry Bonds (14), Babe Ruth (13) and Mike Schmidt (13). Ramirez has 1,701 RBIs, one behind Reggie Jackson for 21st place all-time and one away from his 12th 100-RBI campaign. (Anchorage Daily News)
Manny powers Dodgers to 4th straight win Sep 3, 2008
The only players who have done it more often were Hank Aaron (15), Barry Bonds (14), Babe Ruth (13) and Mike Schmidt (13). Since the trade, the Dodgers are only 15-16. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chaykun's Corner: Delco legend has backers Sep 1, 2008
" Claire wrote that he was amazed that at the age of 90, Mickey still recalls with an amazing accuracy details of so many things that happened in his 51 years of professional baseball. "He was a teammate of Ted Williams with the Boston Red Sox, watched in amazement at the power of Hank Aaron in Milwaukee and saw firsthand the remarkable play of Roberto Clemente with the 1960 Pirates," Claire wrote. "His list of teammates reads like a roll call at a Hall of Fame ceremony. "It is fitting that... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Fans can honor late Caray with Frick Sep 1, 2008
During his 35 years of broadcasting, one of his greatest pleasures was watching his former teammate, Hank Aaron, become baseball's all-time home run king. It was Johnson who served as the big brother/mentor figure for his younger partners. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Allen drives in seven runs at Double-A Aug 30, 2008
The 22-year-old first baseman belted a pair of homers, including a grand slam, and drove in a career-high seven runs Friday as the Barons rallied for a 9-2 victory over the Mobile BayBears at Hank Aaron Stadium. Allen grounded out in the second inning and fouled out in the fourth as Birmingham managed only two hits in five frames against Mobile starter Tony Barnette. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Baseball Today Aug 28, 2008
1971 -- Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves knocked in his 100th run of the season, giving him the National League record of 11 seasons with 100 or more RBIs ... 1993 -- George Brett recorded his 200th stolen base in Kansas City's 5-4, 12-inning victory over Boston to join Willie Mays and Hank Aaron as the only players with 3,000 hits, 300 homers and 200 steals. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Hank Aaron: Mark Cuban's Competition? Aug 27, 2008
Hank Aaron: Mark Cuban's Competition ... Hank Aaron: Mark Cuban's Competition ... In his bid for the baseball team, owner Mark Cuban may have a little competition in the form of baseball legend Hank Aaron. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Greatest now, not forever Aug 27, 2008
Hank Aaron hit more home runs than Willie Mays and Barry Bonds overtook Aaron, but Mays is baseball's GOAT.. Who says. (Albany Times Union)
BayBears Eliminated from Playoffs in DH Sweep Aug 27, 2008
The BayBears return to Hank Aaron Stadium on Thursday to host the Birmingham Barons. Call (251) 479-BEAR for tickets or log on to www. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
Chipper in good historical company Aug 27, 2008
He ranks first in games played in Atlanta history and third on the franchise list, trailing Hank Aaron (3,076) and Mathews (2,223). "Any time you're mentioned with some of the greats from the franchise or some of the greats from the game, it's pretty cool," Jones said. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Escobar caps late rally for Braves Aug 27, 2008
He ranks third in franchise history behind Hank Aaron (3,076) and Eddie Mathews (2,223). Sammons RBI single in the sixth ended a 0-for-17 streak. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Aaron group wants to buy Chicago Cubs Aug 25, 2008
Byron E. Small Hank Aaron: The Braves exec is close to baseball commissioner Bud Selig. Could Hank Aaron return someday as a visitor to the stadium on Hank Aaron Drive. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Jeter relishes joining the 2,500-hit club Aug 24, 2008
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, only Hank Aaron and Robin Yount were younger than Jeter (34 years, 57 days) when they reached the 2,500 plateau. "When you think about Derek Jeter, he's been consistent through his whole career," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Griffey moves into tie for fifth on HR list Aug 21, 2008
Only Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755), Babe Ruth (714) and Willie Mays (660) have gone deep more frequently than Griffey. As he has done in the past, Griffey downplayed the individual accomplishment with a smile on his face while talking in front of his locker. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Woerman two-hits BayBears Aug 19, 2008
Woerman hurled the first complete game of his career to lead the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx to a 4-0 rain-shortened, six-inning win over the Mobile BayBears at Hank Aaron Stadium. Woerman (1-2) allowed two hits, walked two and struck out one while retiring 10 of the final 12 batters he faced. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
White Sox hit four straight taters in sixth Aug 15, 2008
Eddie Mathews, Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock, Frank Thomas. Tejeda replaced Peralta, only to have Uribe deliver what Konerko termed as the toughest of the four home runs because it came off of a new pitcher. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Jays rally late to get Burnett 15th win Aug 13, 2008
"He hit that first ball just like Hank Aaron used to hit home runs," Gaston marveled. "The first home run to left-center field, that was just a high fastball. That's the Sheffield that I'm used to seeing.". (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Sheffield looking to build off homers Aug 13, 2008
"You get a high fastball and he's going to jump on it. He hit that first ball just like Hank Aaron used to hit home runs. That's the Sheffield that I'm used to seeing.". Four innings later, he worked a 3-0 count against Burnett before driving a 3-1 pitch into the left-field seats. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
'Barry Unlikely': Bonds Makes Surprise Cameo, Denies Retirement Aug 11, 2008
He was the prime focus of the All-Star game last July when it was held at the Giants' waterfront ballpark, and he broke Hank Aaron's home run record of 755 the next month. All-Time Home Run Leaders. (NBC 11, CA)
Favre's second act: Like Joe Montana or Johnny U? Aug 9, 2008
Emmitt Smith, Hank Aaron, Joe Namath and Hakeem Olajuwon made late moves and finished on teams going nowhere. Joe Montana and Karl Malone switched cities and gave themselves a chance at a championship. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Discussing Barry Aug 8, 2008
One year ago today, Barry Bonds connected off Mike Bacsik to sweep Hank Aaron from No. 1 all-time on the HR list ... Sanctimonious sportswriters will get their revenge by heaping love on boring old Hank Aaron and withholding their Hall of Fame votes, all the while writing glowing stories about how this year's crop of sudden sluggers are hitting so many homers because they're swinging harder (uh-huh). (ESPN -- Baseball)
John Shea: Giants different in post-Bonds era Aug 8, 2008
Bonds dethroned Hank Aaron as the all-time home run king, and the Giants were 8-6 losers, typical in an otherwise lost season. Bonds' teammates celebrated two things: the 756th homer and the national media's imminent departure. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Much has changed since Bonds made baseball history Aug 8, 2008
Barry Bonds celebrates his 756th career home run to break Hank Aaron's all-time record against Washington ... SAN FRANCISCO -- One year ago Thursday, history tainted or not was made at AT. At 8:51 p.m., Barry Bonds hit the 756th home run of his career to supplant Hank Aaron as Major League Baseball's all-time home run king and become the third record holder in 86 years ... The batter: Barry Bonds, Aug. 7, 2007 -- Bonds, long the center of baseball's steroid-era controversy, had slowed as he... (Modesto Bee, CA)
John DonovanINSIDE BASEBALL Aug 7, 2008
The people in charge over on Hank Aaron Drive in Atlanta won't admit to that, of course. If you listen to general manager Frank Wren, the Braves are just an offseason tweak or two away from competing again in 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Packers’ statement on the Favre trade Aug 7, 2008
Ask Montana, Babe Ruth, Shak, Clemmens, Hank Aaron, Bonds, and on and on. Brett was put ABOVE the team time and time again by Sherman. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Pregame meeting can't halt slide Aug 4, 2008
Redlegs in the Community. Read up on Reds community events and outreach efforts in our new blog. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Bay Area history Aug 3, 2008
7, 2007): There's a new home run champion of all time, and it's Barry Bonds, right, who passes Hank Aaron with his 756th homer. It's 8:51 p.m. in San Francisco, and the ball hit off Nationals lefty Mike Bacsik travels an estimated 435 feet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Alex BelthINSIDE BASEBALL Aug 3, 2008
It is a season of curtain calls at Yankee Stadium, a series of farewells, marked by the recent passing of former Yankee player and broadcaster, Bobby Murcer and highlighted by the opening ceremonies at the recent All Star Game where George Steinbrenner made what is likely to be his last Stadium appearance, Reggie Jackson followed Hank Aaron -- the only place in the world where that could even happen. -- and where Yogi Berra took the final bow. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
TAXI GROUP HAILS CUBS, HANK Aug 3, 2008
Baseball legend Hank Aaron is getting credit for swaying a bunch of wealthy Yankees fans to pool their wealth and business acumen and bid more than 1 billion for the Chicago Cubs. Aaron made the suggestion at a board meeting of Medallion Financial, a taxi-medallion financing firm, where the Hall-of-Famer serves along with former Governor Mario Cuomo, former US Senator Lowell Weicker, real estate titan David Rudnick, banker Stan Kreitman and assorted other deep-pocketed New Yorkers. (New York Post -- Business)
Griffey's stay at home more bitter than sweet Aug 2, 2008
The city already had one of its own as baseball's career hits leader - the banished Pete Rose - and could ruminate about another one of its own powering past Hank Aaron for the home run record, as well. Such a perfect match. (WKRC.com, OH)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Aug 2, 2008
Scripps Howard News Service. SHNS is distributed by United Media. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Post-Griffey era begins for Reds Aug 2, 2008
"This is the biggest trade I've ever been a part of in the middle of the season, and probably the last major, major trade like this was Hank Aaron [from the Braves to the Brewers].". Obviously, dealing without Griffey is more than batting orders and right field for Cincinnati. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
White Sox get Griffey Aug 1, 2008
On June 9, he joined , Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays and as the sixth player in history to hit 600 homers. While the Reds (51-58) languish in their division, the White Sox (60-46) lead the AL Central by 1 games over the and 5 over the. (ESPN -- Baseball)
