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Message: [QUOTE="Rixxx, post: 3522401, member: 5910"] Hank started out as a shortstop which he played in the Negro leagues. He also had a cross handed or split hands grip on the bat until someone changed his grip. He had strong wrists that provided the power in his home run swing. Most interesting is the fact that he never hit 50 home runs in a season. The Braves of the late 50s had a potent top of the order. Billy Bruton, Wes Covington, Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Joe Adcock. The aces who pitched on 4 days rest were Lew Burdette and Warren Spahn. Spahn may still hold the record for home runs by a pitcher. I was a Phillies fan in those days, but they stank. As you can see, I had a small interest in Milwaukee's team and County Stadium. I agree with Husk11, uniforms were cool to a nine year old. [/QUOTE]