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State Parks & Forests
Hank Aaron Trail |
Hank Aaron State Trail DedicationBaseball legend Hank Aaron was on hand for the dedication in 2000 of the trail named in his honor. The ceremony involved community leaders and representatives from the many surrounding neighborhoods. A sign with information about the trail and Aaron's accomplishments was unveiled.
Hank Aaron (center) and his wife with DNR officials and Governor Tommy Thompson What the sign says about Hank AaronAccomplishmentsHank Aaron retired with 755 home runs and more major league batting records than anyone else in history. His career records include most home runs (755), most RBIs (2,297), total bases (6,856), and long hits (1,477). He's also second in lifetime at bats and runs, third in games and hits, ninth in doubles, 11th in singles, and tied for 14th in years of service. He and younger brother Tommie combined for 768 home runs, the most ever by brothers. An All-Star in every season he played except his first and last, Aaron was incredibly consistent. He hit between 24 and 45 home runs for 19 straight seasons, averaging 33 from 1955 through 1973. He drove in 100 runs 11 times and scored 100 runs 15 times. He won two batting titles and four Gold Gloves.
A quote from Hank Aaron
For more information about the Hank Aaron State Trail, ask Melissa Cook, trail manager, (414) 263-8559. Last Revised: Friday May 29 2009
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