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ESPN Classic's SportsCentury continues its award-winning reputation for excellence with an in-depth profile of Hall of Fame legend Hank Aaron. One of the greatest baseball players of all time, "Hammerin' Hank" dominated the sport with a quiet dignity and undeniable strength. Known as the homerun king, he led the league in homeruns four times, was the only player to hit at least 30 homeruns in 15 seasons and finished his career as the all-time home run leader with 755, shattering the record set by Babe Ruth. However, as Aaron approached Ruth's hallowed and seemingly unbreakable mark, his moment of triumph was sadly marred by racism and resentment. Through exclusive interviews and thrilling footage, relive the high-powered hits and the dramatic runs, but most importantly, witness the courage of the quiet man with the loud bat who overcame adversity to play his way into the history books and the hearts of fans everywhere.
Editor's Note
After demolishing Babe Ruth's all-time homerun record, Hank Aaron attained the status of baseball legend, ending his career with a phenomenal 755 runs batted in. Nevertheless, the quiet but determined Aaron faced numerous challenges as a black baseball player, including discrimination and even death threats. This documentary explores the incredible life of "Hammerin' Hank," showing how he surmounted numerous obstacles to rise to the top of his game.
| Features | 5 Bonus Featurettes With Extended Interviews & Highlights | | Audio: English Dolby Digital Stereo | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection |
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Release Information
| | Studio: GENIUS PRODUCTS, INC |
| Release Date: 9/4/2007 |
| Running Time: 46 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2007 | | Catalog ID: 80555 | | UPC: 00796019805551 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew | Hank Aaron - Featuring |
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