Milwaukee Brewers celebrate Hank Aaron with mural, game tribute
Brewers celebrate Aaron with mural, tribute
It was a special night at American Family Field on Monday. July 20 marks 50 years since Hank Aaron hit his 755th home run, the last of his career.
MILWAUKEE - It was a special night at American Family Field on Monday. July 20 marks 50 years since Hank Aaron hit his 755th home run, the last of his career that set a new baseball record.
Fans remember Hank Aaron
What they're saying:
"This worked out really well," said Brewers fan Randy Malone. "We’re lucky to get this parking space."
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Malone and his family had no idea they would be tailgating on top of history on the 50th anniversary of the exact spot where Hank Aaron's 755th home run landed in 1976. It was the final of his career.
Aaron died in 2021. He held that home run record for 31 years.
Hank Aaron mural unveiled at Clinton Rose Senior Center in Milwaukee
"I remember watching Hank Aaron play when I was in my teens when he came back from Atlanta to finish out his career where he started it," Malone said.
Ahead of Monday's game, another tribute remembered Aaron for his impact on baseball and history.
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"It’s really cool experience," said baseball fan Seth Limbach. "I’m getting goosebumps just talking about it."
For fans, Hank Aaron was more than just an athlete.
"He was so dominant with home runs throughout his entire career, to be here on an anniversary night where he hit his last one," Limbach said. "It’s pretty cool."
"He was just a good guy," Malone said. "He exemplified Milwaukee."
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate Hank Aaron's legacy
The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated on Monday, July 20, the legacy of Henry "Hank" Aaron with a mural celebration at Clinton Rose Senior Center in Milwaukee. The event honored the 50th anniversary of Aaron’s historic 755th and final career home run – hit in Milwaukee on July 20, 1976 – establishing Aaron as baseball’s all-time home run king.
Hank Aaron mural
Local perspective:
The Brewers celebrated the anniversary, unveiling a mural outside the Clinton Rose Senior Center. Aaron's wife, Billye, explained why they returned to the Cream City in 1974.
"We came back here because Henry wanted very much to end his career here in Milwaukee, which he dearly, dearly loved," she said.
Artist Rosy Petri created the mural, and Gerald "Moolah Bred" Williamson Jr. installed it. The team said it celebrates Aaron's historic achievement and reflects his perseverance, excellence and lasting influence beyond the game.
Honoring Hank Aaron; Bud Selig shares his memories of Hammerin' Hank
During a celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron's last home run, #755, MLB Commissioner Emeritus Bud Selig shared his thoughts and memories on Hammerin' Hank.
Portions of this article were formatted using A.I. FOX6’s Ashley Sears and an editor reviewed it for accuracy and tone prior to publishing.
The Source: Information in this story is from the Milwaukeee Brewers, Billye Aaron and FOX6 News interviews.