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OTD in 1970: Hank Aaron Became the 1st Ever With 3,000 Hits & 500 HR
May 17, 1970: Atlanta Braves outfielder Hank Aaron became the 1st to collect 3,000 career hits and 500 home runs
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Every sports league has statistical clubs from the NBA’s 50-40-90 Club to the NFL’s 5,000 Yards Club. In the MLB, the games elite batters hope to one day claim membership to their own group, the 3,000 Hit Club and the 500 HR club. Reaching either monumental mark is a testament to a player’s individual greatness. May 17th in sports history marks the anniversary of all-time great batsman Hank Aaron becoming the first member to join both legendary clubs. Aaron was one of the greatest players to ever take the field, some could argue he was the best ever (at least to do so without steroids).
HANK AARON RECORDS HIS 3,000 HIT IN HIS MLB CAREER
Eight players had recorded 3,000 career hits before “Hammerin” Hank Aaron, but only the Atlanta Braves great could claim 500 of those to be home runs at the time. This milestone did not take into account the 41 hits and five home runs Aaron recorded during 26 games in the Negro American League with the Indianapolis Clowns. The HOF OF’s ability to hit the ball in play and smash it over the fence was rivaled by none and why he’s largely considered one of the greatest hitters ever, especially considering he also has the most RBI’s, Total Bases, and Extra Base Hits of all-time on top of his other amazing achievements.
May 17, 1970: Atlanta #Braves OF Hank Aaron became just the 9th player to record 3,000 career hits in MLB history and the 1st to record both 3,000 Hits & 500 HR
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