Hank Aaron's imprint is firmly stamped on this World Series, both on the field and in the integral role he played in the careers of both Dusty Baker and Brian Snitker.
His No. 44 has been painted on the grass in center field at the Braves' Truist Park all season. It remains in big, bold green for Friday night's Game 3 against theThe impact of Aaron, the Hall of Famer who died on Jan. 22, is seen in much more than the number.If not for Aaron, it's possible neither Baker nor Atlanta manager Brian Snitker would hold their current jobs.
Baker was only 19 when he made his major league debut with Atlanta in 1968 — against the Astros, then a National League team. Baker, 72, and Snitker, 66, are trying to win their first World Series championship. Each said he feels Aaron's presence. Each wants to make his mentor proud. Baker was on deck when Aaron hit his record-breaking 715th career homer at old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium on April 8, 1974. On his way to the plate, Aaron told Baker he was going to hit the homer in that at-bat.
MLB honoured Aaron with a video tribute at the All-Star Game in Denver, originally scheduled to be played in Atlanta, this summer. Every All-Star player wore No. 44 in Aaron's honour during workouts and the home run derby. Aaron's number was painted on the grass in right field for the game.
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