Tells Hank Aaron's life story, chronicling his twenty years with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves and discussing the accomplishments he achieved and the racism he faced throughout his career.
Content Note
An Alabama childhood, 1934-1947 -- Big league dreams, 1947-1951 -- Tears of a clown, 1952 -- "Eau" to be young again : Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 1952 -- Integrating baseball in the Deep South : Jacksonville, Florida, 1953 -- Broken bones and other breaks, 1953-1954 -- "Happy days" in Milwaukee, 1954-1956 -- When dreams come true, 1957 -- The end of two eras, 1958-1966 -- The launching pad, 1966-1972 -- The chase, 1973-1974 -- Back to Milwaukee and beyond.