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  Mr. Henry Aaron   best quiz  
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All multiple choice about one of the greatest people in baseball. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
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Henry Aaron became the all-time home run king in 1974. This is a quiz about his life and career. Good luck!
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Hank Aaron Trivia Questions
1. On June 14, 1952, Hank signed on as a free-agent with the Boston Braves. He played his first Major League game on April 13, 1954, with the Milwaukee Braves. How many home runs did he hit in his first season?

From Quiz Mr. Henry Aaron

Answer: 13

Aaron played in 122 of the 154 games in the season. He hit .280 and was fourth for the Rookie of the Year award behind the Cardinals' Wally Moon, the Cubs' Ernie Banks, and teammate Gene Conley.

2. Hank Aaron was born February 5, 1934, in what southern city?

From Quiz Hank Aaron

Answer: Mobile, Alabama

Aaron attended Central High School and led them to back-to-back Alabama Negro High School titles.

3. How many seasons did it take for Hank to win a home run crown?

From Quiz Mr. Henry Aaron

Answer: 4

His first season was in 1954, then he smacked a NL league-leading 44 in 1957. He also batted .322 in the season, all good enough to win the NL MVP. He helped the Braves to their first World Series title since 1914. Aaron won his MVP over Stan Musial, Red Schoendienst, and Willie Mays. It was the only MVP of his career.

4. What Negro League team did Aaron start with?

From Quiz Hank Aaron

Answer: Indianapolis Clowns

After Aaron left, he was replaced on the Clowns by the Negro Leagues first woman player, Toni Stone.

5. Mr. Aaron played six different positions throughout his career. He won three Gold Glove awards at which position?

From Quiz Mr. Henry Aaron

Answer: Right Field

He played all the outfield positions in addition to first, second, and third base in his career. He won his three Gold Gloves in consecutive seasons from 1958-1960.

6. What Major League team purchased Aaron's contract from the Negro Leagues?

From Quiz Hank Aaron

Answer: Boston Braves

Aaron actually had the choice as both the Giants and Braves sought to get him.

7. Hank had a younger brother who also played in the Major Leagues, and played his entire seven-season career with the Braves. What is Henry's younger brother's name?

From Quiz Mr. Henry Aaron

Answer: Tommie

Tommie was five years younger than big brother Hank. He played all his MLB with the Braves from 1962-1971. He had a lot of pressure placed on him because fans were trying to compare him to his brother. Tommie hit only 13 home runs in his seven seasons. He died in 1984, just 11 days after his 45th birthday.

8. What was his first Minor League team?

From Quiz Hank Aaron

Answer: Eau Claire Bears

Aaron won the 1952 Northern League Rookie of the Year, hitting .336. There is a statue of 18-year old Henry Aaron outside Carson Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

9. One of the greatest feats that Hank performed in his career was that of breaking Babe Ruth's career home run record of 714. What year did Aaron hit his 715th home run to stand by himself?

From Quiz Mr. Henry Aaron

Answer: 1974

On April 8, 1974, Hank entered immortality when he tied Ruth's record on opening day off pitcher Jack Billingham of the Reds. Two days later he stood by himself, after hitting number 715 off Dodger pitcher Al Downing. It was more than an amazing feat with Aaron having to put up with death threats and all the racism that he did after the 1973 season, sitting on number 713. He retired with 755 home runs in 1976.

10. For what team in the Sally (South Atlantic) League did Aaron play in 1953?

From Quiz Hank Aaron

Answer: Jacksonville Tars

Aaron won the 1953 Sally League MVP. One sportswriter commented, "Henry Aaron led the league in everything except hotel accommodations." He did lead the league in hits, runs, RBI, doubles, and batting average, but as it was the 1950s, Aaron never got to stay or eat with his team at hotels and restaurants.

11. What jersey number did Aaron wear throughout his career?

From Quiz Mr. Henry Aaron

Answer: 44

It was ironic that even with 755 home runs, Hank never hit 50 in a season. He hit his career high of 47 in 1971, and also hit 45 in 1962. He hit his jersey number of 44 four times in 1957, 1963, 1966, and 1969.

12. To what does Aaron attribute his power wrists that allowed him to turn on a pitch?

From Quiz Hank Aaron

Answer: Working on an ice truck

As a kid he worked on an ice truck. In the days before, everyone had refrigerators. The ice truck would drive around the residential neighborhoods and sell chunks of ice to customers that they would then put in their icebox. It was Aaron's job to chip off the chunks of ice from a block in the truck. It was from picking at these blocks of ice that Aaron says he got his powerful wrists.

13. The Braves moved from Milwaukee after the 1965 season, to the new Fulton-County Stadium in Atlanta in 1966. Although Hank hit 44 home runs in the season, he also set which personal season record?

From Quiz Mr. Henry Aaron

Answer: He struck out 96 times

After that, Hank broke his own personal record in 1967 by striking out 97 times. He was still eighth for the MVP balloting in 1966, and fifth in 1967.

14. What famous hitter broke his ankle in spring training of 1954 that gave Aaron a spot in the Braves' lineup?

From Quiz Hank Aaron

Answer: Bobby Thomson

Bobby Thomson is best known for his home run as a New York Giant off Ralph Branca during the three-game playoff against the Brooklyn Dodgers that gave the Giants the pennant. The home run was called, "The Shot Heard Round the World", and is arguably the most famous home run of all-time.

15. After 21 loyal seasons with the Braves, Hank moved to another team. How was the move made, and with which team?

From Quiz Mr. Henry Aaron

Answer: The Braves traded him to the Brewers

It shocked Major League baseball and Braves fans to see that the franchise's head office dealt him away. Hank hit his final 22 home runs of his career in two seasons with the Brewers, and retired in 1976.

16. What Braves relief pitcher caught Aaron's 715 home run when it flew into the bullpen?

From Quiz Hank Aaron

Answer: Tom House

Tom House says he does not remember running from the left field bullpen to home plate with the ball. He just remembered catching it and glad he could give it back to Aaron. Next thing he remembers is being at home plate and handing Aaron the ball. House went on to be a successful pitching coach for the Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, and Chiba Lotte Marines of the Pacific League (Japan). In his Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Nolan Ryan thanked Tom for his help when Ryan was a Ranger.

17. Aaron was inducted into the Hall of Fame along with another 500-home run slugger. Which year were they inducted?

From Quiz Mr. Henry Aaron

Answer: 1982

Hank was inducted along with the great Frank Robinson in 1982. Robinson played most of his career with the Reds and Orioles. He hit 586 career home runs, but was shadowed by Aaron's 755, and Willie Mays' 660. They were both inducted in their first year of eligibilty.

18. Who was on-deck for the Atlanta Braves when Aaron passed Babe Ruth?

From Quiz Hank Aaron

Answer: Dusty Baker

Baker went on to a solid Major League career with the Braves, Dodgers, Giants, and Athletics. He is best remembered as a manager for the Giants and Cubs. He later became an analyst for ESPN.

19. Hank Aaron retired as a member of the 700 Home Run Club. Which other club was he a member of?

From Quiz Mr. Henry Aaron

Answer: 3000 Hit Club

Aaron retired with 3771 career hits. He fell short in all the other categories. He appeared in 3298 games, had 2297 career RBIs, and struck out 1383 times. When he retired in 1976, he was number two with career hits behind the great Ty Cobb, but both had been passed since via Pete Rose.

20. Where is the recreational trail called the Hank Aaron State Trail located?

From Quiz Hank Aaron

Answer: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The trail is a walking/biking/skating trail that runs from Miller Park to Lake Michigan.

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