Hank Aaron 1982 Hall of Fame Induction Speech

[@timranzetta3582]

Powerful words from Hammering Hank: "A man's ability is only limited by his lack of opportunity." R.I.P.

[@ronfowlermusic]

Nice to see his mother and father there in the crowd.

[@frankmanigault5408]

Without a doubt the greatest home run hitter of all time.

[@alvinwagner6745]

Oh that the leaders of this country had the class, honesty, and integrity that this man has always had.

[@jerrybrownell3633]

Hank was possibly the most consistently greatest superstar ever.

[@stevewaldman230]

The Legitimate All Time Home Run Champion. What a Record He Left. And He spoke Beautifully. RIP #44.

[@NortonsNestMonthly]

I watched this on the day Henry Aaron died but I was able to meet him in 1974. His speech perfectly embodied who he was and for all he suffered, not a trace of bitterness was heard in that speech.

[@drumcircler]

An American hero of high dignity. Henry Aaron is baseball royalty. His long and winding road has been glorious.

[@the_console-girl-9778]

The titan of baseball

[@ThekiBoran]

@@the_console-girl-9778 One of the titans.

[@ericselvig5808]

Aaron is going to be hard to surpass in greatness

[@marksleboda8325]

Henry I'm fortunate to have grown up during your era. Mr. Aaron paved the way for many African- American ballplayers here in Detroit. Larry Doby, Jake Wood, Gates Brown and Willie Horton to name a few.

[@45scienceproject]

He's an absolute inspiration and an all time American hero.

[@joseanthompson9069]

R.I.P HANK KING AARON

[@interfaithfulness8063]

Such remarkable humility. Really astounding. May his everlasting reward be great.

[@ilae.williams7675]

..."may his everlasting reward be great"...🖤💯

[@N8Mozaik757]

R.I.P. to a legend on & off the field. A truly Iconic player. Thanks for everything, Hank! #AlwaysForward✊🏾⚾️💯

[@MrBruce-xv4ou]

Hank Aaron is at the top of Baseball and he stands with all the greats that we have watch through the years. Thank you Hank for all you have done.

[@stevewaldman230]

Mr. Class on and off the field. Simply the Best!

[@ajawofcopan]

we love you Hank!

[@sharonhaywood2818]

Rest In Peace Hank!🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 you and others broke the ice for other African American players. Thank You Very Much Sir!

[@davidpyzel1675]

one of baseball's greats!!

[@slapshot68]

Top 3

[@ManuelGuzman067]

My fav mlb players of the past.Roberto clemente Rip Hank Aaron rip .living legend Willie mays ⚾ Heroes

[@michaelreynolds3480]

That would be my all time favorite and best outfield. Best ever!!!

[@christopherneyfeldt3869]

Class act on and off the field. Still my Homerun King.

[@thomasnorman9723]

his children are beautiful

[@allisonhansen5180]

RIP to an exemplary gentleman and legend.

[@raygordon3728]

Class

[@charliebrockett428]

Hank is truly a role model for the youth of today. My family and myself watch this regularly and all agree that Hank should have entered politics and he would have surely become President of the USA.

[@trippywhitty]

I'm doing a research paper on Hank Aaron. An amazing man.

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

Humble and inspiring words from this gentleman athlete. But there is no doubt he worked his ass off every single day to be the best all around baseball player. Tremendous physical exertion. An incredible spirit.

[@christopherneyfeldt4587]

Hank will always be my Home Run King. RIP Hank

[@wanderdworld]

TALENT!!!! Bravo Hank Aaron

[@TheBatugan77]

Henry's birthday was Feb. 5th...one day ahead of the Babe's. Also, Henry also tied Willie McCovey for the NL home run title. Each wore #44. Each hit 44. And I used to go to Shea Stadium specifically to watch both guys as a kid.

[@fredapeeples6619]

Pure class. The King.

[@balaton1]

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Aaron may be the home run king. But he also had over 3,900 hits. Mr. Aaron is a stunning man. His class is something to be strived for.

[@wonderfulwatsoncpa]

My baseball hero.

[@pedroaraujo9541]

We love Aaron

[@danacoleman4007]

OH, HENRY!!!!! You were the BEST!!!!!

[@CJ-pb8jr]

RIP to the legend

[@raylemar2386]

I now understand why Pete Rose wants this honor. It's the true pinnacle of professional baseball.

[@fredapeeples6619]

There's class, and then there is Rose.

[@qdog568]

RIP

[@johnmolina3284]

Not a baseball fan, but I remember when he broke Babe Ruth's record, he was called names and even received death threats.

[@oreally8605]

Satan's children always do that..

[@TheBatugan77]

He was also cheered by millions. We won out.

[@jysportscardguy8935]

The man...

[@danacoleman4007]

Stan

[@stever6894]

RIP, Henry. The REAL home run king. Here's a bit of baseball trivia: What do Henry Aaron and Babe Ruth have in common? Neither man ever took steroids.

[@michaelreynolds3480]

Amen!

[@branchline101]

Oh I wish I could’ve turned 18 years old or something in 1980 I would’ve loved to watched this live

[@jsmcfariii]

I was an 18 year old in 1982, It was taught that Henry Aaron, was class all the way watched him break the record at 9. Greatest offensive player in MLB history. Rest Easy Sir.

[@TheBatugan77]

I was 16 when he launched number 715, live on NBC, April 1974. It was a priviledge to watch, and I later had a giant poster of the moment on my wall. Henry Louis Aaron!

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Hank aaron Jackie Robinson willie stargell roberto clemente Rip top Afros in Mlb Rip ⚾ 🌹

[@ThekiBoran]

What about Frank Robinson?

[@TstanDa-Man]

Crazy to see a man who was born in 1874… I wonder if kids today who follow baseball look at Hank Aaron like the legend he was

[@ThekiBoran]

There's a video of the show, what's my secret, they had a guess whose secret was he was either in the theater when Lincoln was shot or he saw John Booth get shot, something regarding the assassination of Lincoln.

[@LtColonelUSMC]

Unfortunately he had to make it about Race. Willie Mays did none of that - Mays was the better of the two and Willie was always a Class Act.

[@oreally8605]

Hank Aaron: Black conservative. Through and through.

[@TheBatugan77]

He was a great American. That's all anyone needs to know.

[@ThekiBoran]

@@TheBatugan77 There are many black conservatives and they are viciously attacked by the socialist dregs in our debauched society.