2005 Tools of the Trade, Hank Aaron. ⭐ MLB Pioneer
Hank Aaron started his professional baseball journey in the Negro League with the Indianapolis Clowns. He got his shot at The Show in 1954 and never looked back.
Over a 23-year Major League career, Aaron amassed 755 home runs, breaking Babe Ruth’s long-standing record and doing so with grace under immense pressure, including racial hostility. But Aaron was far more than just a power hitter—he also collected over 3,700 hits, drove in 2,297 runs (still a record), and was a 25-time All-Star. He never hit more than 47 homers in a season, yet his sustained productivity made him one of the most feared and respected hitters in history.