Hank Aaron Wife, Net Worth, Facts, 2021

It is hard not to talk about Hank Aaron if one is talking about baseball. The legendary player is considered one of the best to have ever played the sport. 

Breaking records after records with Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers in the 1950s, baseball fans saw a legend in the making at that time. By the time his retirement approached, Hank had a career laden with trophies and individual honors.

Even though he is not with us today, many of his records still stand. 

Hank Aaron Bio - Age and Family

Henry Louis Aaron, better known as Hank Aaron, was born on the 5th of February 1934. He left the world at the age of 86 due to natural causes. 22 January 2021 marks the date of his demise.

He hailed a low-income family of Herbert and Estella Aaron as one of the couple's eight children.

His brother, Tommie Aaron - who passed away at the age of 45 - was also a fellow MLB player. The brother duo holds the record of the highest number of home runs hit by brothers.

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Despite the poor financial status, Hank did attend school. He attended Central High School, where he played both football and baseball. 

He was outstanding at both, but he had given his heart to baseball. He then attended the private school Josephine Allen Institute to have a better future in baseball. 

He rejected several football scholarships from colleges but dismissed all of them to try professional baseball.

Hank Aaron’s Married Life

The Hall-of-Famer Hank Aaron married Barbara Lucas in 1953. The couple had four children together - Dorinda, twins Gary and Lary, Hank Jr., and Gaile.

Despite the shared tragedy, their marriage was not to be, and the two separated in 1971.

Aaron then went on to marry Billye Williams on 12th November 1973.

Hank Aaron with wife Billye Williams (Photo:saportareport.com)

He even shared a daughter, Ceci. Now, Billye is spending her life as a single mother with her children.  

Hank Aaron Net Worth

Hank Aaron has seemingly won it all in baseball. He stood at the height of six inches (1.83m) and was a once-in-a-generation talent. 

Selected for an astounding 25 times for the Major League Baseball’s All-Star games, he was consistent throughout his career.

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Not only had he won so much in the sport, but he had received honors from Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. 

Also, Hank was a player-turned-businessman and owned several car dealerships across Georgia. At the time of his death, Han Aaron had a net worth of $25 million.

During his prosperous career, he had the largest salary of $240,000, which he earned in the 75 & 76 seasons. And through his career, he earned a total of $2.12 million. Adjusting for inflation in 2014 dollars, his salary was equivalent to $1.05 million per year, and his total sum was valued at around $10 million. 

Some Facts About Hank Aaron

1. He was the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs and reach 3,000 hits.

2. He and Tommie Aaron were the first siblings to play in a League Championship Series as fellow players.

3. He has an award named after him. “Hank Aaron Award” is awarded to the best hitter who performs the best in each league.

4. He was subject to a lot of racist hate mail after he broke Babe Ruth’s record of highest home runs. Hank made history on 8 April 1974, when he hit his 715th career home run topping Babe with just over a run. 

5. As of now, Barry Bonds, the retired MLB star, holds the title for the most career home runs. He topped Hank decades after he retired with a total of 755 home runs. Barry, who has a net worth of $100 million, retired with his career-best of 762.  

6. He got inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on 1st August 1982 with a remarkable vote of 97.8% from baseball writers who make the selection.

7. As a teenager, Hank played for the Mobile Black Bears. Then, he was signed by the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro League. Eventually, he got signed by the Braves in June 1952. 

8. After outfielder Bobby Thompson broke his ankle in an exhibition match, Hank got the chance to show his talent. He then made his professional debut in 1995.

9. He celebrated his 86th birthday in 2020.