According to a person with knowledge, Aaron died Friday (22) morning after suffering a massive stroke. The person requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.
Aaron played 23 seasons in the major leagues, 21 of them with the Braves franchise – first in Milwaukee, where he made his debut in 1954 and then in Atlanta, from 1966 until 1974. He returned to Milwaukee for his final two seasons, joining the Brewers of the American League before retiring in 1976.
As a youngster he grew up hitting cross-handed and was once advised by an opposing catcher that he should hold the bat with the trademark facing upward so he could see it.
Aaron was born on Feb. 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama.
The World Champion boasted 25 All-Star Games, 755 home runs and 3,771 hits.
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