Remembering Aaron Hernandez, a Baseball Player Who Made an Impact

We remember Aaron Hernandez today, a baseball player who made an impact on and off the field.

Introduction

Aaron Hernandez, a former professional baseball player tragically passed away in 2017. Though he only played briefly in the Major Leagues he made a significant impact on the game. He was known for his hard work and dedication, as well as his infectious smile and love of the game.

Aaron was born in 1989 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2007 and made his Major League debut with the team in 2009. He played with the Braves for three years before being traded to the Boston Red Sox in 2012. He played with the Red Sox for one year before being released. In 2014, he signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles but was later released.

Aaron’s career was cut short due to injuries, but he nonetheless left a lasting impression on those who knew him. He was remembered as a kind and gentle person, as well as a talented baseball player His death was a tragedy, and he will be missed by all who knew him.

Early life and family

Aaron Hernandez was born in Bristol, Connecticut, on November 6, 1989, to Terri Valentine and Dennis Hernandez. He had two older sisters, Shayanna and Djennifer. His father died suddenly when Aaron was just 16, leaving the family devastated. Dennis Hernandez had been Aaron’s hero, and his death hit the young man hard. Nevertheless, Aaron continued to excel in school and in sports. He played both Football and Baseball at Bristol Central High School where he was a star player

In 2007, Aaron was recruited to play football at the University of Florida He became a starting tight end for the Gators and helped them win the National Championship in 2008. After his junior year, he decided to forgo his senior year of eligibility and declare himself eligible for the NFL Draft

College career

Aaron Hernandez, nicknamed “The Bulldog”, was a highly touted recruit coming out of Bristol Central high school in Connecticut. He had originally committed to the University of Connecticut but decided instead to attend Florida, where he played for coach Dan Mullen. As a freshman in 2007, Hernandez started six games at tight end, catching 34 passes for 381 yards and five touchdowns. The following year, he started 11 games, recording 45 receptions for 563 yards and six touchdowns. In 2009, as a junior, Hernandez was an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press (AP) after starting 13 games and compiling 68 receptions for 850 yards and five touchdowns. He was also named first-team All-Eastern Conference (SEC) by the AP and the league’s coaches.

After his junior season, Aaron Hernandez decided to forgo his senior year and declare himself eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft

NFL career

Aaron Hernandez was a professional football player who played for the New England Patriots from 2010 to 2012. He was convicted of murder in 2013 and spent the rest of his life in prison.

Hernandez was born in 1989 in Bristol, Connecticut. He was a three-sport star at Bristol Central high school Playing Football basketball, and baseball. In 2007, he committed to the University of Florida to play football.

As a freshman at Florida, Hernandez started seven games and was named a Freshman All-American. He helped the Gators win the National Championship in 2009. The following year, he was named a First-team All-American and won the John Mackey Award as the nation’s top tight end.

Hernandez left Florida after his junior year to enter the NFL Draft He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft

Hernandez had a successful first two years in the NFL, catching 18 touchdown passes. But his career came to an abrupt end in 2013 when he was arrested and charged with murder.

Hernandez was convicted of murder in 2015 and sentenced to life in prison without parole. He committed suicide in 2017 while serving his sentence.

Arrest and conviction

In 2013, Hernandez was arrested and charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd, a semi-professional football player who was dating his fiancée’s sister. He was convicted of first-degree murder in 2015 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

While awaiting trial for Lloyd’s murder, Hernandez was also indicted for the 2012 double homicide of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado. He was acquitted of those charges in 2017.

Two days after being acquitted, Hernandez hanged himself in his prison cell.

Death

On November 1, 2017, Aaron Hernandez was found dead in his cell at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley, Massachusetts. He was serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the murder of Odin Lloyd. His death was ruled a suicide by hanging.

Aaron Hernandez was born on November 6, 1989, in Bristol, Connecticut. He was a star athlete at Bristol Central High School playing both football and baseball. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 2007 MLB Draft and made his Major League debut with the team in 2010.

Hernandez’s career with the Red Sox was short-lived; he was arrested and charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd in 2013. He was cut from the team shortly after and tried for Lloyd’s murder. He was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

While awaiting trial for Lloyd’s murder, Hernandez was also indicted for the 2012 double homicide of Daniel Jorge Correia de Abreu and Safiro Teixeira Furtado. However, he was acquitted of those charges in 2017.

Aaron Hernandez’s death came as a shock to many; he had recently been acquitted of a double homicide and seemed to be in good spirits. His suicide has left many questions unanswered and his death has left a lasting impact on those who knew him.

Reaction to death

The news of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez’s death spread quickly Wednesday morning, with many current and former NFL players sharing their thoughts and memories of the troubled tight end.

Former Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes, who played with Hernandez from 2010 to 2012, tweeted that he was “heartbroken” by the news.

Players around the league took to Twitter to react to the news:

Legacy

Aaron Hernandez was a professional Baseball player who made an impact on and off the field. He was a talented player who had a promising career ahead of him, but it was cut short when he was sentenced to life in prison for murder.

Despite his Troubled past, Hernandez was remembered by many as a kind and gentle person. He was someone who always tried to help others, and he will be missed by all those who knew him.

See also

See also:
– List of Major League Baseball players who died during their careers
– Death of Mike Coolbaugh

References

In June 2013, Aaron Hernandez, a former NFL player for the New England Patriots, was arrested and charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd. Hernandez was found guilty of first-degree murder in April 2015, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Hernandez’s story is one of tragedy and wasted potential. He was a talented athlete who had everything going for him, but threw it all away because of his involvement in crime.

Despite his actions, Hernandez was still respected by many people, both inside and outside of the prison walls. He was remembered as a kind-hearted man who loved his family, and as someone who made an impact on everyone he met.