A Conversation with Hank Aaron - a podcast by LBJ Foundation

Hank Aaron, who died on January 22 at age 86, was one of baseball’s greatest heroes. His legendary career spanned 23 seasons, including 21 in which he was named an All-Star. When he broke Babe Ruth’s hallowed career homerun record in 1974, it was one of baseball’s most glorious moments. But, in many ways, it was also a painful one for Aaron, who was confronted by virulent racism. 

In 2015, we hosted Aaron at the LBJ Library. In an unusually candid interview, he reflected on his life and career, and offered his thoughts on baseball and the world today, and the advice he would give to young people following his example.

This conversation took place on January 22, 2015, at the LBJ Presidential Library, as part of the Tom Johnson Lecture Series.

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