Hank Aaron makes his major league debut for the Milwaukee Braves

Hank Aaron rookie Season

On April 13, 1954, future Hall of Famer Hank Aaron makes his major league debut for the Milwaukee Braves. The rookie left fielder goes 0-for-5 in a 9-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Another Hall of Famer, third baseman Eddie Mathews, hits a pair of home runs for the Braves. Jim GreengrassĀ of Cincinnati hits fourĀ doublesĀ in his debut to tie anĀ Opening DayĀ record.

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