One of a kind: Death of baseball legend Hank Aaron sparks outpouring of remembrances on social media

We are devastated by the passing of Hammerin’ Hank Aaron, one of the greatest players and people in the history of our game. He was 86. pic.twitter.com/bCvLOydGBZ

— MLB (@MLB) January 22, 2021

Hank Aaron was one of the best baseball players we’ve ever seen and one of the strongest people I’ve ever met. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Aaron family and everyone who was inspired by this unassuming man and his towering example. pic.twitter.com/2RZdc82Y18

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 22, 2021

Commissioner Manfred issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Hall of Famer Hank Aaron: pic.twitter.com/0Sy2G4Olm9

— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) January 22, 2021

Statement from Executive Director Tony Clark on the passing of Hank Aaron: pic.twitter.com/bAc4vNAgn8

— MLBPA Communications (@MLBPA_News) January 22, 2021

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In honor of the great and legendary @HenryLouisAaron here is a special pic my beautiful wife Sarah took with him and my close friend, Bob Uecker. He was a super nice guy the few times I was around him. The game will miss him immensely. pic.twitter.com/4XQaLgDsaV

— Jonathan Lucroy (@JLucroy20) January 22, 2021

Rest In Peace #HankAaron. A true baseball legend. pic.twitter.com/bDeuzfh8hx

— Barry L Bonds (@BarryBonds) January 22, 2021

I can’t imagine what Hank Aaron went through in his lifetime. He had every right to be angry or militant.....but never was! He spread his grace on everything and every one he came in contact with. Epitome of class and integrity. RIP Henry Aaron! #HammerinHank

— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) January 22, 2021

I’m speechless! RIP to the greatest of all time Mr. Hank Aaron!! I’m just stunned. Hank was the standard of greatness for me. The one man who I acted like a kid around star struck always! He was the definition of class! God Bless you and your family!! #HRKing#HammeringHank🙏🏾🙏🏾

— Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35) January 22, 2021

A legend on and off the ball field... the best to ever do it... RIP Mr Hank Aaron 🙏🏿 #44 pic.twitter.com/3LH6iB9auV

— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) January 22, 2021

It is with great sadness we share the passing of our home run king, Hank Aaron. pic.twitter.com/ZdRuhqIaet

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) January 22, 2021

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— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 22, 2021

Legend on the field. Hero off the field.

We remember the life of Hank Aaron, one of the greatest men to put on a Major League uniform.#RIPHankAaron pic.twitter.com/Zlc6O6n5VR

— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 22, 2021

#RIPHankAaron pic.twitter.com/kUX7qP3y5x

— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 22, 2021

"The former Home Run King wasn’t handed his throne. He grew up poor and faced racism as he worked to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Hank never let the hatred he faced consume him." – President George W. Bush

Full statement: https://t.co/Fi02eppIRE

— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) January 22, 2021

Hoy es un día triste para el béisbol, nos deja Hank Aaron, una leyenda dentro y fuera del terreno. Descansa en paz. 🙏🏽

Its a sad day for baseball. We’ve lost another legend. RIP Hank Aaron. 🙏🏽#VG27 pic.twitter.com/5ESZoWhpq9

— Vladimir Guerrero (@VladGuerrero27) January 22, 2021

and paved the way for other athletes like me to successfully transition into business.

Hank Aaron is on the Mount Rushmore for the greatest baseball players of all time! Rest In Peace my friend. Cookie and I are praying for the entire Aaron family. 🙏🏾

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 22, 2021

RIP Hank Aaron. An amazing ball player and a true gentleman. I am so honored to have spent time with you and call you a friend. You will be missed!

— Barry Larkin (@BarryLarkin) January 22, 2021

"Failure is a part of success. There is no such thing as a bed of roses all your life. But failure will never stand in the way of success if you learn from it." Hank Aaron. RIP Hank Aaron. God Bless. pic.twitter.com/39W9ZMqMQf

— COMMON (@common) January 22, 2021

RIP Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron! Sad sad day. Thankful for your heroism! 🖤 pic.twitter.com/oyfWfr0M80

— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) January 22, 2021

Hank Aaron, my childhood baseball hero, has gone home. Watching him break Babe Ruth’s record for most home runs on television was a monumental moment. As a young black child, he inspired me to push for excellence. Rest easy Sir. pic.twitter.com/frco9tTIdV

— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) January 22, 2021

A legend on the field, but an even better person off of it.

Ken Griffey Jr. on the passing of Hank Aaron. pic.twitter.com/qn4SjC3BDu

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) January 22, 2021

May you Rest In Peace, Mr. Aaron. A baseball hero and American icon. 🙏🏾 Praying for Mr. Aaron’s family, friends and all those who loved him. https://t.co/ek13EjbKdN

— Kenley Jansen (@kenleyjansen74) January 22, 2021

We and @ATLUTD will retire No. 44 for the 2021 seasons in honor of Atlanta legend Hank Aaron.

— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 22, 2021

A legend on the field, but an even better person off of it.

Ken Griffey Jr. on the passing of Hank Aaron. pic.twitter.com/qn4SjC3BDu

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) January 22, 2021

"Their respect and admiration for him was clear at all times." - Bob Costas on the level of reverence for Hank Aaron among members of the @baseballhall. pic.twitter.com/svk3c3D0p3

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 22, 2021

I’m saddened to hear about the passing of a great athlete, a great man, and one of my own personal heroes. When I was a kid, Hank Aaron actually came to Plymouth to meet and visit with my Cub Scouts group—something I cherished then and even still today. https://t.co/w3CFChxohJ

— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) January 22, 2021

.@realmikewilbon remembers his friend, Hank Aaron ❤️ pic.twitter.com/u5Q3dYUNxX

— PTI (@PTI) January 22, 2021