Watching an athlete break a major sports milestone is amazing to watch. And yet, for Hank Aaron, his accomplishment of hitting the most career home runs was met with racism and multiple threats of violence against both him and his family.  

In the years and months leading up to this event, Hank had to endure what no fellow human ever should. Here's his story. Today, on Rounders: A History of Baseball in America.

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