Friends and family knew Henry Louis Aaron as quick-witted, hilarious, and fiercely opinionated beyond what was shown in public. With the encouragement of Aaronâs family, Terence Moore now reveals this heartfelt portrait of Hank Aaron,
featuring nearly 40 years of stories plus never-before-told insights from the home run king.
Youâll see his wisdom. Youâll see his foresight. Youâll see his humor. Youâll see his anger. Youâll see his humanity. Youâll see Aaron as youâve never seen him before.
Aaron not only battled racism during his playing days, but also during his days as a front office executive. The Hall of Famer shared this with Moore, who experienced his own strife at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as the first Black sports
columnist ever in the Deep South. The two leaned on each other while developing a tight relationship, and Moore became The Hank Aaron Whisperer whenever the baseball great wanted to convey messages to the public.
The Real Hank Aaron captures the iconâs contagious laugh and pointed views, from the depth of his admiration for Jackie Robinson to his true thoughts on Barry Bonds and the steroid era. Featuring Aaronâs views on race, politics, media, and
sports fandom, this is a charming and illuminating glimpse at the man outside the spotlight. Itâs an intimate perspective on the baseball legend, the culmination of decades of friendship and correspondence.