En el mundo deportivo de inmediato impactó la noticia sobre la muerte de Hank Aaron. El legendario jonronero que dejó de existir a los 86 años, en la mañana del viernes 22 de enero en Estados Unidos.
Varias de las estrellas actuales del béisbol expresaron su tristeza por la partida del ídolo, quien es el segundo jonronero histórico de la liga con 755 batazos de cuatro esquinas.
Barry Bonds, quien rompió el récord de más vuelacercas de Aaron, y Mike Trout, el mejor pelotero de esta generación, no ocultaron su tristeza por este adiós. También expresó su dolor Freddie Freeman.
Rest In Peace #HankAaron. A true baseball legend. pic.twitter.com/bDeuzfh8hx
— Barry L Bonds (@BarryBonds) January 22, 2021
You were and are an inspiration to be a better person on and off the field. We lost a true LEGEND of the game today... #RIPHankAaron ?? pic.twitter.com/zMF7olu8QB
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) January 22, 2021
The Atlanta community and beyond. Hank was one of the greatest baseball players of all time, a champion civil rights activist and a role model for everyone. Thank you Mr. Aaron for everything you gave and taught. #Forever44
— Freddie Freeman (@FreddieFreeman5) January 22, 2021
Su equipo en la MLB y los legendarios Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones y Frank Thomas emitieron mensajes por Twitter.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) January 22, 2021
I can’t imagine what Hank Aaron went through in his lifetime. He had every right to be angry or militant.....but never was! He spread his grace on everything and every one he came in contact with. Epitome of class and integrity. RIP Henry Aaron! #HammerinHank
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) January 22, 2021
I’m speechless! RIP to the greatest of all time Mr. Hank Aaron!! I’m just stunned. Hank was the standard of greatness for me. The one man who I acted like a kid around star struck always! He was the definition of class! God Bless you and your family!! #HRKing#HammeringHank????
— Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35) January 22, 2021
We lost a legend. ? R.I.P my friend @HenryLouisAaron ??@Braves @baseballhall pic.twitter.com/Zk3jYagpxV
— Andruw Jones (@andruwjones25) January 22, 2021
Una figura de la NFL como Jarvis Landry, jugador de los Browns; el astro de la NBA, Bill Russell, y Deions Sanders también recordaron a Aaron.
Hank Aaron was a LEGEND! @MLB My Hero pic.twitter.com/2OLiDZY9uE
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) January 22, 2021
Rest Easy Hank Aaron. True Legend On and Off The Diamond, A Hero to Myself and So Many People!!! ??????
— Jarvis Juice Landry (@God_Son80) January 22, 2021
Heartbroken to see another true friend & pioneer has passed away. @HenryLouisAaron was so much better than his reputation! His contributions were much more than just baseball. Jeannine & I send our ?? & deepest condolences to his wife & kids. #RIPHammeringHank #RIP @MLB @Braves pic.twitter.com/ONO49xEOKQ
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) January 22, 2021
Henry "Hank" Aaron es uno de los íconos deportivos de los afroamericanos y del deporte mundial más grande de la historia.