Quotes about Hank Aaron

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There's no question that O.J. Simpson had been a substitute white man in America. He had gained honorary white status. He was not viewed by many white Americans as black. He was not seen as the African American athlete who was rebellious: Jim Brown, Muhammad Ali, Hank Aaron... He was accepted in golf clubs that were very tony.

Michael Eric Dyson

When Henry [Hank Aaron] came up to hit, Yogi noticed that the trademark on the bat was facing the pitcher. "Henry," Yogi [Berra] said, "you don't want to break that bat. Better turn it around so you can read the trademark." "Yogi," Henry replied, "I didn't come up here to read."

Joe Garagiola Sr.

I believe I can hit with anybody in baseball. Maybe I can't hit with the power of a Mays or a Frank Robinson or a Hank Aaron, but I can hit. As long as I play in Forbes Field, I can't go for home runs. Line drives, yes, but not home runs.

Roberto Clemente