The brave ones from Atlanta They plan to honor Hank Aaron next season, the first of which is a $ 1 million donation to set up the Henry Louis Aaron Fund, which will work to increase the commitment of minorities among players, managers, coaches and staff. the front office.
This was a subject that Aaron was very interested in throughout his life. He has often criticized the lack of black managers and CEOs in Major League Baseball. He was worried that fewer black players were playing.
“We want to continue Hank’s incredible work on growing diversity in baseball now and in the years to come,” Braves President Terry McGuirk said in a statement. “I think this money is just the beginning of this growing fund and I am confident that other companies and organizations that have worked with Hank over the years will join us and join this call to action to develop. Talent and growing diversity on the field and at the league headquarters. ”
The Braves donation will be matched at $ 500,000 each by MLB and the Players Association.
“Henry Aaron was a Hall of Fame player, a head office executive, a mentor, a colleague and a friend. In each of these roles, he was a tireless advocate for better representation of people of color across the country. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.
“As a philanthropist and businessman, this famous power fighter was extremely passionate about empowering others. We are proud to honor his legacy through this joint donation to the Henry Louis Aaron Fund and are committed to continuing to build towards greater diversity. representation of the game that Hank loved so much. “