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.

Hank "the Ballpark Pup," the Milwaukee Brewers' beloved canine mascot, has passed away, leaving a significant legacy.

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

Hank was a stray when he wandered into the team's spring training camp in Maryvale, Arizona in February of 2014. He quickly became a favorite of the players and staff, and he was eventually adopted by the family of Brewers Chief Operating Officer Marti Wronski.