Hank Aaron

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Hank Aaron's career is defined by records that have stood for decades. He holds the all-time marks for RBIs, extra-base hits, and total bases, and his 25 All-Star selections are unmatched. Breaking Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974 was a historic moment that transcended baseball, and Aaron's grace under pressure made him a symbol of perseverance. His induction into the Hall of Fame in 1982 was a formality, and his legacy is honored through the annual Hank Aaron Award.

AwardsHank Aaron won the National League MVP in 1957, three Gold Glove Awards, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. He also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002 and was named to the MLB All-Century Team in 1999. The Hank Aaron Award, created in his honor, is presented annually to the best offensive player in each league.

Honours & Distinctions

Baseball Hall of Fame

National Baseball Hall of Fame·1982

Inducted in first year of eligibility.

Presidential Medal of Freedom

White House·2002

Awarded by President George W. Bush.

Horatio Alger Award

Horatio Alger Association·1975

Membership in the association for distinguished Americans.

MLB All-Century Team

Major League Baseball·1999

Named one of the greatest players of the 20th century.

Rankings & Lists

#Selected

MLB All-Century Team

Major League Baseball·1999

#1st

Most All-Star selections

MLB·Career

#1st

All-time RBIs

MLB·Career

#1st

All-time total bases

MLB·Career

Records & Feats

Most career RBIs

Career Record·Career

2,297 RBIs, the most in MLB history.

Most career total bases

Career Record·Career

6,856 total bases, the most in MLB history.

Most All-Star selections

Career Record·Career

Selected to 25 All-Star Games, the most in MLB history.

Most consecutive seasons with at least 20 home runs

Career Record·Career

20 consecutive seasons (1955-1974).