Home run icon Hank Aaron’s death prompts calls for Atlanta Braves team name change – Wide World of Sports

As his adopted hometown mourned Hank Aaron’s death, some fans called on the Atlanta Braves to change their name to the Hammers in his honour.
“Hammerin’ Hank” died Friday at age 86, drawing praise from all segments of society — including the current and former presidents — for his Hall of Fame career and providing inspiration to Black Americans by overcoming intense racism in his pursuit of baseball’s home run record.
The governors of both Georgia and Alabama ordered flags to be flown at half-staff…

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