MLB honors Hank Aaron prior to first pitch of All-Star Game
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DENVER — Major League Baseball paid tribute to the late Hank Aaron just before the start of the All-Star Game on Tuesday at Coors Field.
Aaron died on Jan. 22 at age 86. Billye, wife of the record 25-time All-Star, was accompanied to home plate by the Braves’ Freddie Freeman and the Yankees’ Aaron Judge.
Just before the national anthems, she was presented a Braves’ jersey in the 1974 style used when Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s career home run record, a shirt signed by all All-Stars. She also was given a portrait of Aaron created by Colorado-based artist Kaylee Bender.
A video tribute to Aaron included Willie Mays doffing his cap.
On Monday, players wore uniforms with No. 44 during workouts, as well.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.