Well Known Figures Who Passed In 2021

Hank Aaron, 87

One of the biggest and oldest baseball superstars in the history of the sport, "Hammerin' Hank" Aaron was a constant figure in Major League Baseball for 21 seasons as a player for Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves. He was the first player to break Babe Ruth's home run record in 33years in 1974, coincidentally setting a record himself that would remain untouched for the same period of time.After a lengthy and colorful career of 21 seasons, Hank Aaron retired but remained attached to the sport in a more managerial capacity, serving as an executive for the Milwaukee Braves. The baseball superstar passed away on January 22nd earlier this year of natural causes.