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Hank Aaron tweets support for Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman

Richard Sherman had eight interceptions in the regular season. (Michael Thomas/Getty Images)

Richard Sherman had 8 interceptions in the regular season. (Michael Thomas/Getty  Images)

MLB great Hank Aaron sent his support to Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman in a tweet on Tuesday.

Aaron's message to Sherman came after the shutdown corner became the subject of nationwide discussion for his explosive post-game interview following the NFC Championship game.

Sherman addressed the interview - in which he called out 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree and declared himself the best corner in football - in a first-person column for The MMQB on Monday.

"I don’t want to be a villain, because I’m not a villainous person," Sherman wrote.

Sherman later responded to the tweet to thank the former home run king for his encouragement.