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Atlanta Braves retire Andruw Jones' No. 25 jersey. Cooperstown
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Aaron's death prompts call to change name: Braves to Hammers
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Hank Aaron: 44 at 80 - Atlanta Magazine
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April 27, 1971: Hank Aaron hammers 600th career home run – Society
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This Day in Braves History; Hank Aaron has his number retired by
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This Day in Braves History: January 28 - Battery Power
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Baseball great Henry 'Hank' Aaron, 86, passes into history
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Hank Aaron, Baseball Hall of Famer, Dead at 86
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April 15, 1977: A second team retires Hank Aaron's No. 44 (plus
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This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron records his first career
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This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits his final home run for
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Atlanta Braves honor Hank Aaron in ceremony before World Series
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Hank Aaron, Baseball's Home Run King Who Defied Racism, Dies at 86