Author Description

Home Run is a vivid glimpse into the life of one of the most memorable figures in sports history. Twenty-five years after shattering Babe Ruth's career home run mark, Hank Aaron offers his thoughts on being a hero, on the game of baseball, and on our times. The book provides an unparalleled portrait of Aaron's life -- through photographs and through his words, as well as many insights by well-known fans, including Jimmy Carter, Bob Costas, Jesse Jackson, and Ted Williams. Original text by Aaron (with Dick Schaap) is complemented by a biographical essay from Jerome Holtzman. Rare photographs from Aaron's personal collection, new photos of Hank as he is today, and archival images form a life in pictures that is not to be forgotten. Home Run also features a log of every one of his 755 home runs and a full career chronology.