Hank Aaron asked who is the number 1 pitcher he ever faced
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Hank Aaron was pure class. A humble man who is arguably one of the top 5 baseball players of all time.
AMEN. Hard to believe he was that humble, considering his talent and accomplishments
@@stevea6816 And no performance enhancing drugs. Just talent and character
There's no "arguably" about it.
What an obvious and cliche statement to make
Responding like that is also trite and predictable as well. Do better with your condescending replies @@robbie192
Just a class act. A wonderful man.
hammering Hank wonderful player and person
Him and Willie ..both good men ..in talent ..and character ..
Humble man is a likable man.....Not many likable men out there today.
Sooooo kool!!!!!
Saw him hit a homer against the Mets 'live.'
Total class act, all time HR leader at 755
Ikr, * for the current one
I know that Bonds has the record but just like 714 the number 755 is magical.
@@ssviking81bonds cheated the game. The babe and Henry will forever be the HR kings.
@@gabrieltoldme5308 I agree.
And third in hits, behind Rose and Cobb, he’s definitely in the GOAT category
"it's not the money; it's the competition." Hell yeah.
That was great to hear from Hank.
Tell that to the LIV golfers.
And they made good money - but not great. I think Hank's last 2 years he made $200,000 per year - obviously not playing like he used to - but worth it for his career.
Yeah, he wouldn't be saying that if he were making the money players make today. I wouldn't expect him to be bitter about it either. But don't act like he wouldn't be taking the money if it were there for him. He would and he wouldn't be talking about the competition. #Facts
Imagine a pro athlete saying that in 2024?
"its not always the $$, it's the competition". The words of a champion.
A champion with class
My dad said Aaron was the best right handed hitter he ever saw. RIP Dad. RIP Hammer.
in his younger days he may have been near par with Clemente used the entire field great hitter, he later became more of a homerun hitter the second half of his career
@@thomasespositio3139 He became more of a pull-hitter in Atlanta, whereas he spread his homer runs to all fields in Milwaukee and on the road, as you said, earlier in his career. The added weight and maturity caused his home run ratio to go up slightly as his average dropped off a bit. Hank had, however, already homered more than 40 times in a season four times and led the league twice, matching both feats playing the second half of his career in Atlanta. So, while he averaged a somewhat better home run percentage in the later half, his swing was still geared to hit line drives into the friendly air of Fulton County Stadium. Home or away, younger or older, what an amazing hitter he was!
My Dad said the same as your Dad, RIP Dad, passed in 1975. We used to hear Hank Aaron hit home runs on the Braves radio station⚾️
I grew up with Henry as a kid following the Milwaukee Braves and to an extent Atlanta. I got stories……. I’m typing as i listen and I’ll bet Koufax would possibly be his pick. It should be noted that Aaron hit some monster home runs. Only 3 players hit home runs to straightaway center at the Polo Grounds and Aaron was one of them. 480 feet. (Joe Adcock and weirdly, Lou Brock were the other two; his and Aaron’s homers were in consecutive days so maybe the wind played a role?
Him and willie
As a young white kid growing up in Kansas during the 70s, Hank Aaron was our hero. I cornered him coming out of a hotel elevator when he was with the Brewers playing in Kansas City. He shook my hand and autographed a piece of hotel stationary for me. I was 11 years old. I felt like I’d just shared a private moment with Superman! ***Update*** I mentioned the point that I am white and it was during the tumultuous 70s to make the point that Aaron helped cross the color barrier. He brought people together. He helped us look at each other and see commonality, not differences. It's unfortunate I have to spell that out to all the people who insist on wallowing in the gutter of accusing even compliments as racist.
Hank not only was the man, he is the man! He hit his home runs WITHOUT using steroids! Natural strength!
@@jackj5368 Most blacks today judge white people based on skin color. And we owe it all to the racist barack obama!
I saw Henry Aaron play with the Brewers against the Yankees at Shea stadium
He was my hero when he was a rookie for the Milwaukee Brewers
Henry Aaron was a childhood hero of mine as well. I saw him play a spring training game at Dodgertown in the early 70s. He signed my autograph book through a bus window. A day I’ll never forget. He was nothing but class.
He was a great gentleman.
True that!
It's hard to have class without showing respect to others.
This man had class.
As a little white kid growing up I wanted to be Hank Aaron. RIP GOAT
Goody for you .😅
@@dan-vv8gs uh huh
Old school class, a great player and better man.
True that!
Man, almost 800 home runs in an era facing, in their prime, Koufax, Gibson, Drysdale, Seaver. Respect.
Say it again!! Damn, so humble n Great
Fogot Juan Maric hal.
dont forget Marichal---surprised Hank didnt mention him
I am 75. I saw them all play going back to 1958! Baseball was filled with legends then and I was watching them play! Just fantastic!❤ of course my favorite was Willie Mays, The Say Hey Kid in San Francisco! These were men, great role models for us kids then.
with huge deep ballparks. no cheap HRs for Hank
OMG!! Thanks Hank for taking us back to when sportsmanship mattered.
Just wonderful.
Hank the greatest EVER ! No steroids, played 110% all the time. He IS the all time HOME RUN KING ! Nobody has broken his records clean. A great man and player. Hats off sir.
I think Mays was better, but Aaron was a better hitter.
This is CLASS personified! Hank Aaron, Water Peyton and Barry Sanders! No brag… just fact! Rather than a “Hey look at me” mentality… it was “Look at my game” doing the talking! No running of the mouth or stupid antics! Class vs Ass!
Ernie Banks was also a class act and great player.
Walter Payton also shot a guy in a bar and Ernie Banks freeloading for a free meal everywhere he went.😅
Seems like a respectable player who enjoyed the game and not the antics....these types are long gone
Mr. Aaron was raised less than two miles from my home in Mobile/Toulminville Alabama. It was segregated back then and our athletic fields were off limits to blacks. Looking back, it is amazing that Mobile produced five hall of fame baseball players when they couldn’t play on the best facilities. I admire Aaron and the four who refused to succumb to prejudice and bitterness in order to excel over their disadvantages.
Before 24 hr ESPN, social media.
Like several comments here about this man, he is a class act. Unlike the many MLB players of today, he didn't seek fame or attention. He just wanted to be the best he could at what he did for his team. A team player in every respect. Thank you Hank for your unforgettable contribution to MLB and being a role model not only MLB but to everyone.
Met him in an autograpgh session. He was very nice and humble. Heceven put on my 30+ yr old Hank Aaron model glove. Showed it to his assistant, too. One of my best moments meeting a true hero. Always carried himself to a higher presence.
Hank Aaron hit his 400th home run off all-time great playboy and jokester Bo Belinsky. As Hank rounded the bases he tipped his hat to acknowledge the cheering crowd. At Hank's next at bat Belinsky hit him, and then tipped his hat to him with a grin. It was a different era back then.
Sounds like belinsky is a shithead. People pimp their home runs to much these days, but on a milestone, let them celebrate and don’t be a bad sport
Yeah Drysdale in particular you were going to duck 3 times every at bat, if you did show him up you were probably going to be hurt the rest of the season.
@@bartsullivan4866 And people think that was someone to look up to? Not much different than today's punks who think they were disrespected so they pull a gun and shoot up a place!
That guy had class, not like the clowns of today.
Class do not mean brains... Hank took the clot shot and it sent him out......
Hammering Hank was the best of the best he won the home run crown legitimately unlike those big head small balls steroid junkies!
@@SmedleyWarIsaRacketThat shot confused LOTS of people, divided lots of friendships & families, became politically motivated, jobs were lost for people's choices...I decidedly did what was best for me & didn't judge others for their decision
@@SmedleyWarIsaRacket cool story bro. Sad you minority people still exist out there.
Silly stupid clowns!
Aaron hit so many of those HRs during that so-called "Second Deadball Era" of 1964-1972 when he had to face all these all-time great pitchers. That makes his accomplishment even more impressive. Plus he was doing it in his 30s, and guys aged faster back then. Sports medicine was not what it is now.
II believe this also may have been when the mound was moved back nine foot because the slider made the pitchers too dominant
The mound was lowered ,not moved back.😮
@@michaelnichols9221 they never moved the mound back, just lowered it from 15 inches to 10 inches, in 1969, after Hank’s peak seasons. The strike zone was increased in 1963 by almost 30 percent! Then lowered to a smaller zone in ‘69.
755 career home runs with over a 300 career batting average. Just astounding.
A true gentleman and one of the best ever.
I grew up in Atlanta in the 60's & 70's and was at Atlanta Stadium the night (April 8, 1974) he hit 715 off of Al Downing over the left field fence. The stadium virtually exploded with excitement as he rounded the bases. It remains one of my most vivid memories. I saved my ticket stub the certificate given to every attendee, and now these two items are now framed together and are displayed in my daughter's living room. I get to see it each time I"m there. It reminds me how lucky I was to be present at one of the most significant moments in American history. (Go Braves!)
I was at the Cincinnati vs Braves home opener in Cincy on April 3, 1974 when Hank hit #713 off Jack Billingham. A line drive homer over left center field. Still have my orange ticket stub.
Hank Aaron and Willie Mays, two of the greatest to ever play the game.
Mickey mantle. ⚾️
I watched the 1954 World Series on a neighbor's TV. the Say Hey kid's catch was unbelievable. Hammering Hank was in a league by himself
Only one word needed to describe Mr. Henry Aaron, class.
Aaron had a beautiful swing. One of the most beautiful in the history of the game
Sweet swing. Powerful wrists.
And quick wrists!
His swing is locked in my mind from 50 plus yrs ago. Yeah it was that smooth!
which is pretty amazing because he grew up and right into Braves organization hitting cross-handed ...
Hank Aaron was one of my sports heroes growing up. The man was and is a class act, all the way.
Salute to Mr. Henry Aaron who personified class, dignity, and respect. Love this man!!
Mr Aaron thank you for all the memories. And thanks for the autograph
Easily one of the best hitters of all time. Top 10 easily
u better do some research dude
@@thomasscott1570 Well, even if he's not a top-10 hitter, most people who follow baseball history still have him in their top 10 greatest position players. And his first sentence is still correct.
Aaron is 2nd in homers, 1st in RBI, 3rd in hits. Lifetime 0.305 hitter.
Top ten? LOL!
yeah more like Top 5 Herbert@@williamhicks7736
The one and only Home Run King!
Absolutely!
Babe Ruth.!!
4000 more AB than babe Ruth
You got that right
Didn't realize he was such a gem of a person!
A true class act. Hank Aaron never spoke ill of anybody, and he never tried to show anybody up. The ballplayers of his era were higher class as a group than the players of today. Not to say their aren't some class acts today, there just were many more of them back in the day
Hank Aaron, what a class act ! We need more Hank Aaron's in this world.
Hank Aaron really was a nice guy. Thank you Hank for just being you. God bless you.
I'm glad RUclips sent me this one. Hank Aaron is the best❤
I met Hammerin Hank when I was a young boy and he played for MILWAUKEE Braves....a kind wonderful man to a little kid...BEST ever😇
never got to meet him but I begged my dad to go see him when he came back and played for the Brewers ... we did and I got to see Hank Aaron hit a Homerun that day in County Stadium. I thought it was the greatest thing seeing Hank after watching him pass Ruth the year before on TV ... AND at the same time I was mesmerized by a kid named Yount at SS playing with Hank.
The 2 greatest ever for Milwaukee baseball and I got to see them together.
Glory days! 50's through the 70's Incredible amount of Talent, RIP Hammering Hank
Now THAT is real class. Hank is the real HR champ. !!!!!
Pure class!
What a great man. His legacy will never be forgotten.
Growing up in the 50-60s Mr. Hank Aaron was the best!! God bless him!!
Hank Aaron was an amazing man. One of my All-Time favorite athletes, and sort of a personal hero of mine. Not just because he was one of the best baseball players of all time. But also, and more importantly, because he was a great man.
Humble, ya gotta love the respect. Thanks Hank.
Class Act
Hammering Hank. Fantastic human being. Never hit about the 40’s in HRs any year, but hit in the ‘40’s for DECADES!
A humble Christian brother. Few know of the death threats along with loads of other hate mail he received when it was obvious he was going to break Ruth's record.
Hank Aaron !! What a class act and a GREAT ballplayer!! We could use more like him!!
He mentioned Gibson, Koufax, Drysdale and Seaver. Awesome group. But that is just a fraction of what he and the likes of him like Clemente, Mays, Rose, Robinson and the rest of the great hitters of the era had to deal with. You also had the likes of Marichal, Carlton, Perry, Spahn and the rest of the great pitches of that time. It was an incredible era full of talent and greatness.
A lot of people have forgotten that for a lot of those batter's careers (until 1969) the pitcher's mound was five inches higher than it has been after. Those great pitchers had even more leverage then.
Saw Juan Marichal pitch against the Mets ... So much fun to watch 2-1 game , nothing was hit hard ...
@@johnb2905 Marichal was like 20-0 against the Mets until they finally beat him. I remember one game where's he's ahead like 8-2 in the 7th and he's on the mound grinning from ear to ear just throwing curve balls, probably because they took less effort than a fast ball. No way the Mets could touch him.
What an impressive man. loved listening to his stories.
It only matter to me, but in a poorly attended night game at Crosley Field, when you could hear a voice all around the stadium, I yelled "Hey, Hank," and he tipped his cap to me.
I love old school baseball that was played when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's...Hammerin Hank was one of the best
If not for govt. handouts and sweetheart tv deals that screw consumers Baseball would be a thing of the past. They've ruined it just like they're doing to college footballl now.
Just a great man. Not only one of the greatest players of all time, but a kind and humble human being.
Wow! What memories. I can't contain myself. The Hammer was my favorite player. I first saw the Hammer play when my dad and grandpa took me to the 1958 World Series in Milwaukee. I was five. My dad trained me in baseball. I took chalk and made a baseball and football field out of the vacant lot next to my house. I invited kids from all over to play every night. The neighbor men were so impressed that they coached us. Hank was a friend of my friend Cindy. Hank was converted to Catholicism by marathoner Fr. Mike Sablica in Milwaukee.
props
Thank you for participating! Hank had a far-reaching influence on the world's collective psyche. @@QED_
Henry Aaron, a gentleman and a class act
These athletes today don't understand what the HR King is saying. The pitchers he mentioned: Gibson, Koufax, Drysdale, and Seaver are the GOAT. In my opinion, they are in the top ten. Koufax would have been even better if he had not had arthritis. Tom Seaver one of the best too.
i already think koufax was the best. he would have lasted longer. today, his problem is easily solved with surgery.
@@jimmybrice6360 he probably could have pitched another 10 years with today's surgeries.
He also looks incredible for 88.
@@tommyfu9271 of all the athletes that i got to see play, i think the only one that i would place ahead of koufax in being good at what he did is bill russell. sorta hard to beat 11 championships in 13 years. but aaron was being nice. gibson, drysdale and seaver were good, but koufax was in a league all his own. even the best hitters could look bad against him. about every time he went out, he was capable of a shutout.
he passed about 2 years ago sadly. Interesting that he didnt mention Marichal as one of the toughest pitchers@@tommyfu9271
In his prime, Gibson threw more shutouts than anyone in history.@@jimmybrice6360
Total humility , class and an incredible baseball player . I am honored to have seen him play. Gibson, Koufax, Drysdale and Seaver too !
To be an all time great baseball player, and to be so engaging and humble what a classy Gentleman
Grew up it atlanta in the 60s and 70s....saw Aaron play at least 100 games live...it was a true blessing
Al Kaline was my childhood hero. I loved the old episode of Homerun Derby where Al squared off against Hank. Hank beat him but that was okay because Hank was the greatest hitter I ever saw, period. He didn't have gaudy numbers, never hit 50 HR's in a season, but between 1954 and 1974 he only had one season where he hit less than 20 and he hit 40 or more in eight of those 20 years. He hit over .300 in 13 of those seasons and topped 100 RBI's 11 times. Hank wasn't one to brag but he was right when he wondered who the one sports writer was who didn't think he deserved to be a first-ballot hall of famer. If baseball had an inch of integrity it would return the lifetime HR record to it's rightful owner. I saw him break Babe Ruth's record on TV and it was one of those moments where you were glad to be alive to see him hit 715. The crap that man put up with and the dignity he showed is other worldly. You won't see an example of grace and class under pressure like that these days. It's one of those things, like the Moon landing or the U.S. Hockey team beating the Soviets where ya just had to be there to feel the impact. Damn near the entire country gave Hank a standing O that night and the ones who didn't nobody gave a sh*t about anyway.
And I'm glad he put Gibson at the top of that list of tough pitchers. As a Tiger fan he gave me two memorable moments, game one of the 1968 WS when he struck out 17 of my Tigers and game seven of that same series when our boy Mickey Lolich beat him for the title. I always said if I had to win one ballgame and I could pick anyone for my team Gibson would be my starting pitcher. My favorite Gibson story is the one where the rookie dug in on him and Gibson put the first pitch behind his ear. The kid got up and yelled at the ump that Gibson was trying to hit him. The ump supposedly told him: "Nah, he just doesn't like it when batters dig in. I wouldn't do that anymore if I was you." Different game back then and guys like Aaron, Mays, Gibson, Koufax, Kaline, and Mantle were built for it. It's when I fell in love with the game.
Homerun derby was great
With George Kell and Larry Oosterman doing the play-by-play. "Swing and a long drive- It could be, it might be, it is! It's gone! And a lady from Grand Rapids will be taking home a souvenir!".
Bless you Boys!
(1984)
@@Peace2U-ec6es And Ernie and Paul Carey on my transistor radio. Man we were spoiled, we just didn't know it. When I get to the other side I'm gonna ask Ernie if he can introduce me to that young man from Kalamazoo who caught all those foul balls.
I wonder how he would have done against teammate Warren Spahn.
Hank Aaron great hitter classy guy a true champion
What a class guy , a credit to the human race
A gentleman and a role model for everyone!
Such a great man! Not only one the greatest baseball players ever, but a great storyteller as well. God Bless you, Mr. Aaron!
Class gentleman. He gave a perfect description of 1950s 1960s Baseball, which I grew up with.
Where has this type of game gone
Those were the really golden days of baseball. The best of times.
Aaron remembered correctly - hit more HRs against Drysdale than anybody. But also had more PAs against him that anybody by far. Hit .362 against Koufax, so I guess he figured him out. Hit .215 against Gibson and .205 against Seaver.
Yeah, Drysdale, the head hunter. He is the reason I will never go to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Because a cheater like him is in it.
I betcha Fergie wore him out!
@@briano6268 Had to look it up! .271/.443/.768. Fergie struck him out a lot too. One of the better pitching performances for a lot of ABs.
@@MikeL-oo2htThat was common back then, and how is it cheating.
@@MikeL-oo2htyou didn't see Gibson pitch?
I had the privilege to meet this man in person. He was a class act all the way. He was a credit to baseball, this country and his family.
As nice and likeable a guy as I have seen, Hank Aaron.
The guy put up with so much shit in his life including death threats and such. To achieve and handle what he did is beyond strength and courage. He was an amazing human being on so many levels, feel so privileged to have seen him play against Tom Seaver a few times just fantastic.
This is a great video that shows Hank´s class as a human being. Hank-Willie-Roberto were my three favorite players as a kid, and the reason why other kids were often arguing with me. Sadly, baseball now is a grandstanding sport and a commercial activity. I no longer go to games or watch them on TV.
me either.😔
Hank's being modest. Many of his HRs went 400 +. Just an awesome athlete and a super cool guy.
A true gentleman and sportsman! I am 71 years old and had the pleasure of seeing him hit off of Seaver as a kid at Shea stadium!
This is a real man..pure class, respect & a genuine American Hero and Legend!! I wish the youth of today could take notes from Hank...but the youth don't know what that even means to learn from someone! Hammerin' Hank the 🐐
One of my childhood heroes. Tv viewer for 715. Never forgot how much talent, how much class this man had.
One of my greatest baseball memories was at County Stadium in Milwaukee. Nolan Ryan was pitching for the Angels and he was facing Hank. My dad and I were about eight rows behind home plate. I can still see Nolan coil and throw a fastball and I can still se Hank's swing which took Ryan about 6 rows deep in left centerfield.
I remember watching that game on TV. It was the NBC Game of the Week on June 14, 1975, with the Brewers beating the Angels 6-4, with Ryan going the distance in defeat.
When the Braves moved to Atlanta we got to enjoy some golden years in the careers of Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Joe Torre, Felipe Alou and many more. Aaron was a man of average height and build, with a very smooth swing. He ran up an amazing total of HR and extra base hits, year after year. Thank you for posting this video of a fine man and great ball player. Hank never "showboated" anyone, he was a real class act.
Nice to listen to Mr. Aaron. One of the last of the old guard.
Hitters from his era had to do deal with pitchers using a higher mound. The 60's was the pitchers decade, which makes Aaron's accomplishment even greater.
A great player and a class man. I first saw him play in Milwaukee in 1954 when I was 16 years old. It was a Saturday night game and a Sunday double header against the Chicago Cubs. My first major league game(s).
Had the privilege of seeing him hit a HR in Atlanta back in the 70s. Legendary man, on and off the field.
Hank is still the home run king in my book.
Big fan of ‘Bad’ Henry! He was the only ball player who looked graceful striking out! Humble Superstar! What a credit to the game. Was at 1972 All Star game in Atlanta saw him hit a home run to a thundering ovation.Earlier in the week saw him side by side with Willie Mays at Six Flags amusement park. Quite a thrill for a 22 year old kid!
Always a class act. Miss him.
What a great guy. Friendly and down to Earth.
Whenever someone ranks the best player ever it's Ruth or May's, but never do they say Henry. At least as good as anyone, just not flashy. We miss you, brother.
"Mays"
Yes, and he's highly underrated as a fielder. A little like Gehrig playing in Ruth's shadow. I imagine had Gehrig not had his sad end with the disease he wouldn't have been as celebrated either. Frank Robinson was also underheralded. They weren't in NY like Mays and Mantle.
Mays was faster, a better arm, not by much, and could steal more bases. Mays would change his swing in different ball parks, to get that advantage. Candlestick park was the worse ballpark to play in. Right handed batters hit into the wind, when it was open. Took to long to tear it down.
@@stargells1384 if Mays is #1, then Aaron is #2. They both could do it all, and they took care of themselves. No running around at 2 am, getting drunk and chasing women.
Mays is my favorite, but it’s hard to argue against Ruth since he was also a great pitcher.
A very classy man. I wish there were guys like Hank in sports today.
Pure class. The greatest.
By far one of the nicest persons in MLB history.
Such a blessing to watch you tip around those bases.
I enjoyed hearing the great Hank Aaron's comments.
Loved to watch him play. Great man and great for the game!!!!
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Hank Aaron, a class act, all the way.
And he touched on what I hate about baseball today... the use of so many pitchers in almost every game. Gibson, Koufax, Drysdale, Seaver, not to mention Marichal and Ryan, these guys pitched nine innings every four days. Three hundred innings in a season was not that uncommon. And there were fewer injuries!
I've had people tell me that today's pitchers are better than those from Aaron's era, but I just don't buy it.
One of the greatest ever to play the game, I'm so blessed that I got to see him play.
Pure Class👍🏽
I sure miss old baseball, football and basketball, damn those guys were good….
GOAT, what he endured to hit 744, on and off the field is too often overlooked.
Also, he took advantage of Milwaukees short 300 ft left field and Atlantas short fences but non the less played the game the right way, beautiful human but I knew alot of white kids who pretended to be him when at bat.
755.
@sten9514 At no time was it ever only 300 down the line at Milwaukee County Stadium. Its dimensions were as follows:
Left Line - 315 ft (96 m)
Left Field - 362 ft (110 m)
Deep L.C. - 392 ft (119 m)
Center F. - 402 ft (123 m)
Deep R.C. - 392 ft (119 m)
Right Field - 362 ft (110 m)
Right Line - 315 ft (96 m)
Backstop - 60 ft (18 m)
You mean on the way to Ruth's 714,he ended up with 755!
@@jimchasten9514330 left field line in Atlanta.