Tag: Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron’s name to be added to local ball field

Posted onAuthorDave Burkey

The Jacksonville City Council just voted unanimously in favor of adding baseball legend Hank Aaron’s name to a local ballpark Aaron had ties to Northeast Florida, playing one season for the Jacksonville Braves at J.P Small Park. The new name of the park will be Read More …

Hank Aaron played for the Jacksonville Braves in 1953

Posted onAuthorDave Burkey

Hank Aaron played for the Jacksonville Braves in 1953. The Braves were the Class A affiliate of the Milwaukee Braves, who would become the Atlanta Braves in 1966. During his time with the Jacksonville Braves the team was owned by Jacksonville businessman, Samuel W. Wolfson. Read More …