In 1957, with the World Championship Milwaukee Braves, this Mobile native hit .322 on 198 hits in 615 at bats; he scored 118 runs, batted in 132 runs, hit 27 doubles, 6 triples and 44 home runs. In the World Series he batted .393. In his 23 years of play, Aaron passed Babe Ruth's record of 714 home runs with a record that stood at 755 until it was surpassed by Barry Bonds in 2007. Aaron is in the Baseball Hall of Fame and stadium in his hometown is named in his honor. Since 1976, Aaron has been director of Player Development for the Atlanta Braves.
