September 5 in Chicago Cubs History: Hank Aaron breaks his ankle, ending his rookie season (1954)

On September 5, 1954, future Hall of Famer Hank Aaron experiences both sides of baseball fortune. Aaron goes 4-for-4 in the first game of a doubleheader, helping the Milwaukee Braves to a 9-7 triumph over the Chicago Cubs . In the second game, Aaron breaks his ankle, sliding into third base in the 8

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