Hank Aaron: Brave in Every Way
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When was Hank Aaron born?
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February 5, 1934
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What did Hank's dad want for him?
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To know the joy of playing baseball in open grassy fields
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What did Hanks's mom want for him?
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To make a difference in the world
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How old was Hank before his dad could start building their house?
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8
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Where did Hank's father buy land?
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Outside Mobile, Alabama
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What was nearby Hank's house when he was young?
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A pecan grove with an open field for baseball
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When he was in school, what did his mom want for him?
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To go to college
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What goal did Hank have when he was in school?
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To be a major-league ballplayer
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When Hank was 13, what happened?
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Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers
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When Hank was 16, what was he offered?
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Ten dollars a game to play shortstop for a local team
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What was the name of the team that Hank wanted to play shortstop when he was 16?
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Black Bears
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What rules did Hank's mom have about him playing for the Black Bears?
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He had to stay in school to get his diploma and he couldn't travel or be paid on Sundays
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What job did Frank get during his second year with the Black Bears?
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To play with a professional team called the Indianapolis Clowns
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What year did Hank join the Milwaukee Braves?
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1954
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What was significant about Hank joining the Milwaukee Braves?
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He had made the major leagues
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What did Hank win in 1956?
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A National League batting title
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Who's record did Hank want to try and break?
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Babe Ruth's home run
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What happened to the Braves in 1966?
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They moved to Atlanta, Georgia
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Why did some people resent Hank's success?
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Because of the color of his skin
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In 1972, how many home runs was Hank away from Babe Ruth's record ?
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41
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What did Hank decide about each angry letter he got?
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He would add a home run to his record for each letter
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In 1973, what happened when the newspapers ran the stories about the hate mail Hank was getting?
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He got almost a million letters to support him
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How many home runs did Hank finish then 1973 season with and why was it important?
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He finished with 713 home runs which was one short of Babe Ruth's record
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When did Hank hit home run number 714?
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In the first game of the 1974 season
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Which four people were in the stands to see Hank hit home run 715?
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The Governor of Georgia, the mayor of Atlanta, and his mom and dad
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Who was waiting for Hank when he was heading to home plate for home run 715?
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His Braves teammates and his mom
