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Aaron molded careers of World Series managers Snitker, Baker

Hank Aaron's No. 44 is etched on the outfield grass at Truist Park before Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. The legacy of the late Braves Hall of Famer is stamped all over this matchup between Atlanta and the Houston Astros. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Hank Aaron's No. 44 is etched on the outfield grass at Truist Park before Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. The legacy of the late Braves Hall of Famer is stamped all over this matchup between Atlanta and the Houston Astros. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) FILE - In this April 8, 1974, file photo, Hank Aaron tips his hat to fans and teammates, including Dusty Baker (12, wearing batting helmet at center right), greeting him at home plate his fourth-inning home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the 715th of his career, in Atlanta. From the big "44" painted on the outfield grass at Truist Park, to heartfelt memories from Dusty Baker, Hank Aaron's presence permeates the World Series. Baker, the Houston manager, was on deck when the slugger hit the record-breaking 715th homer. (AP Photo/Joe Sebo, File) FILE - In this June 20, 2009, file photo, Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker, left, stands with his son Darren Baker, center, and baseball great Hank Aaron as the national anthem is played at the Civil Rights Game ceremony before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Baker, now the manager of the Houston Astros, and Brian Snitker, manager of the Atlanta Braves, say Aaron would have loved being able to watch this World Series. (AP Photo/David Kohl, File) Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. watches during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker hugs Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. before Game 1 in baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker speaks during a news conference Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Houston, in preparation for Game 1 of baseball's World Series tomorrow between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Aaron molded careers of World Series managers Snitker, Baker