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HANK AARON DAY

[[images - black & white photographs of scenes from Hank Aaron Day]]

To be given a day in your honor where you are recognized by the Mayor of the City of New York; The Manhattan Boro President and the fans of New York City is a crowning achievement in every athletes world.

In 1974 Hank Aaron on surpassing Babe Ruth's home run record was given a day in New York.  It began with a motorcade thru the city and a ceremony at City Hall where Mayor Abraham Beame gave him the Medal of Honor of the City of New York.  Dignitaries from the Sports World & the Manhattan Boro President Percy E. Sutton also lauded his achievements.
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