Baseball world reacts to Hank Aaron’s death

There are Hall Of Fame baseball players and then there are Hall of Famers that have achieved upper echelon status. Hard to find a player better than Hank Aaron and the stats prove it. A true gentleman and HOF person too. #RIPHammerinHank

— Ken Singleton (@29alltime) January 22, 2021

Rest in Peace to American hero, icon, and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron. I still remember where I was back in the day when he set the record, at that time, to become the home run all time leader. While a legendary athlete, Hank Aaron was also an extraordinary businessman…

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 22, 2021

The grace, dignity, class and courage with which Hank Aaron pursued the alltime home run record was truly amazing. That record, rightfully, should still be his. RIP.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 22, 2021

If they are forced to re-name the Braves … which I hope won’t happen … they have to be the Atlanta Hammers in honor of Hank Aaron, right?

— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) January 22, 2021

When Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record on April 8, 1974, it was and remains one of the most iconic moments in sports history. No matter how many times I’ve seen it throughout my lifetime, I’d always stop and watch it again. That moment is immortalized at Truist Park. pic.twitter.com/LAJE6HPAoV

— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) January 22, 2021

Flat out crushed to hear the news about Hank Aaron. As a baseball fan, he meant the world to me. As a Black baseball fan, he meant even more. As a native Atlantan who also called SW ATL home … you just have no idea.

Rest Well, Hammerin’ Home Run King. pic.twitter.com/tx0nKwrlyo

— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) January 22, 2021