Pictured here (from left to right) at the Unveiling of Ambassador Andrew Young’s portrait in the National Portrait Gallery: Robert J. Valli, Jr., Jay Ellwanger, Hank Aaron, Rev. Peter Johnson, and David Ellwanger. Baseball legend, Hank Aaron was in attendance to honor the life and work of Ambassador Young. Hank Aaron was the last African-American player from the Negro Leagues to play in the major leagues. He played 21 seasons with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, where he achieved most of his acclaim and records. In 2002, Aaron received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.