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Which passage from the article best supports the belief that Aaron played a role in advancing civil rights?

Dr. King assured Aaron that being a Black baseball star in the South was a worthy part of the struggle.
Fans in the stands were already on their feet when Hank Aaron swung his bat on April 8, 1974.
He proved himself an all-star player year after year. In 1957, he led Milwaukee to the World Series Championship.
As he neared Ruth's mark in the early 1970s, the death threats piled up. Bodyguards protected Aaron and his family.

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"Dr. King assured Aaron that being a Black baseball star in the South was a worthy part of the struggle."

This passage directly links Aaron's role as a Black athlete to the civil rights movement.