[sbMKE]

A lot of the guys in Aaron’s era were heavily into amphetamines - guys brought back “robins eggs” from WWII and usage became very rampant for decades. Clubhouse coffee was spiked, pills were popped; it was everywhere.

[Junior_G]

A lot of the guys in Aaron’s era were heavily into amphetamines - guys brought back “robins eggs” from WWII and usage became very rampant for decades. Clubhouse coffee was spiked, pills were popped; it was everywhere.

It's amazing how many steroids apologists are on this forum.

[FlingWingFlyer]

A lot of the guys in Aaron’s era were heavily into amphetamines - guys brought back “robins eggs” from WWII and usage became very rampant for decades. Clubhouse coffee was spiked, pills were popped; it was everywhere.

Are you saying Hank was a junkie? Cool! I love the hell out of revisionist history! History the way WE want it to be. That's what I always say.

[SoldierDad]

I’m not surprised by this at all. Performance enhancing substances (such as what Barry’s been acused of using) have been around since before Hank Aaron’s time, and players were using them back then too. I’m not condoning or making light of their use. Just commenting on the fact that the complaints aimed at Barry are primarily because these people hat Bonds period.

[Mr. Mojo]

A lot of the guys in Aaron’s era were heavily into amphetamines

Amphs will keep you awake, but they're not performance enhancers.

[JoeA]

And that enhanced performance....how? How does that compare to steroids, which adds muscle? Some players drink coffee, which has caffeine, which quickens the pulse. Does that compare to unnatural drugs that allow a player to hit a ball further?