Tony La Russa reflects on the lasting impact of his 6-week experience as a teammate to baseball legend Hank Aaron, highlighting Aaron's humility, work ethic, and commitment to integrity.

By the Numbers
  • Aaron finished his career with 755 home runs over 23 seasons.
  • La Russa accumulated 2,884 victories, three World Series titles, and a Hall of Fame induction during his 35-year management career.
State of Play
  • Hank Aaron's 50th-anniversary celebration of breaking Babe Ruth's home run record was recently observed in Atlanta and across the baseball community.
  • Aaron's impact extended beyond the field, emphasizing integrity, humility, and hard work.
Bottom Line

Hank Aaron's influence on Tony La Russa transcends baseball, emphasizing the importance of humility, integrity, and hard work both on and off the field.