Hank Aaron began his professional baseball career as a shortstop with the Indianapolis Clowns in 1952. During his brief stay with the Clowns, the young Aaron earned the nickname “Pork Chop” because of his particular liking for that entre.
In fact, when he first joined the Clowns he swung the bat with a cross-handed grip; an eccentricity that was quickly corrected by the Clowns manager.
Aaron’s speed, fielding ability, and natural hitting ability quickly brought him to the attention of the Milwaukee Braves.
