Baseball Legend Hank Aaron Dies at 86
Cynthia Littleton Business EditorBaseball legend Hank Aaron, the Black power hitter who faced discrimination and death threats in 1974 as he toppled Babe Ruth’s record for all-time home runs, has died, according to CBS affiliate WSB-TV Atlanta. He was 86.The Atlanta Braves veteran died Friday at his home, Aaron’s daughter told WSB.Aaron’s records in Major League Baseball include becoming the first player in history to rack up 500 home runs and 3,000 hits.