I just learned this evening that yet another one of the sports legends from my early childhood, Henry (Hank) Aaron, died today at the age of 86. While I was never a huge fan of watching professional baseball - basketball was and is my first live, followed by football and tennis - I did have respect for the baseball players that made their mark. My interest in Aaron picked up as he neared and then eclipsed Babe Ruth’s longstanding record of 714 home runs. I tuned in to watch that game and his last game as an Atlanta Brave, on his way to retiring with 755 homers.
But what stands out most for me as I reflect on the life and legacy of the man Henry Aaron, what stands out most for me is that he imo represents the complete package. This is the basis for my reflections in this edition on The Unstuck Podcast. #HankAaron #homerunking #Blacklegends #MLB #leadership #socialjustice #activist #overcomingobstacles #hammeringHank #755