Hank quickly became a social media sensation and captivated the hearts of fans both near and far after wandering up to the Brewers' spring training facility in Arizona in 2014. It's only fitting that he receives an outpouring of love online at this time,

R.I.P. Hank the Dog It was a stadium security guard who gave Hank his name -- after Hall of Famer Hank Aaron -- in February 2014, when the Bichon Frisé mix wandered into Maryvale Baseball Park in Phoenix with his white fur so stained that a veterinarian who examined him surmised that he'd been run over by a car.

The Milwaukee Brewers announced Hank "the Ballpark Pup," the team’s unofficial mascot, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12.