Asked by darwin

In the article, Aaron said:

"So long as there's a chance that maybe I can hammer out a little justice now and then, or a little opportunity here and there, I intend to do as I always have—keep swinging."

Why did the author include this quote in the article?


To show that Aaron kept up batting practice after retiring from the Braves
To explain the reason Aaron was given the name "The Hammer"
To explain why Aaron retired from baseball after setting the home run record
To show that Aaron supported civil rights both on and off the field

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
To show that Aaron supported civil rights both on and off the field

The quote expresses his ongoing commitment to fighting for justice and opportunity, indicating activism beyond his baseball career.