Hank Aaron wore uniform number 5 during his first year with the Braves in 1954, and wore uniform number 44 the rest of his carrer, 1955 -1976.
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44. Aaron's jersey number "44" has been retired by both the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers
No, he did not. Hank Aaron played for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers during his career.
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Hank Aaron retired in 1976 as a Milwaukee Brewer, though both the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers retired his #44 jersey.
The Brewers did not trade for Hank Aaron. Aaron was released by the Atlanta Braves following the 1974 season and was signed as a free agent by Milwaukee.
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