Hall of Famer Hank Aaron started his career in the Negro Leagues.  On Saturday, Aaron paid tribute to that legendary period of the game’s history by speaking at the 25th Anniversary Gala of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City.

Other greats such as Dave Winfield and Ferguson Jenkins joined him at the ceremony.  Several individuals were honored for keeping the museum alive and a check for $250,000 was presented by the state of Missouri.

Aaron is one of three living Negro Leagues players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.  His pro career started with the Indianapolis Clowns before quickly being acquired by the Boston Braves.

The rest was history for a man who became an all-time legend.  Aaron played nearly his entire career for the Braves franchise and was selected to a record 25 All-Star games.

His 755 home runs currently place him second all-time.  Aaron led the National League in home runs and RBI four times while winning two batting titles.

In 1957, the Milwaukee Braves won the World Series and Aaron won NL MVP honors.  MLB now hands out the Hank Aaron Award annually to the best offensive player in each league.  

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Hank Aaron Speaks to the Kansas City Star at the Gala: