As the crowd gathered at Fulton County Stadium 50 years ago tonight, the fans anticipated that history would take place. For one night, Atlanta was the center of the baseball universe, and Atlanta Braves star Henry "Hank" Aaron didn’t disappoint.
The next player to hit their first Yankees homer will not feel the same thrill as Aaron Judge or Anthony Volpe did when they heard John Sterling.
Hank Aaron broke the career home run record 50 years ago, which is why Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II is wearing custom cleats to honor him Monday.
Former teammates, Braves executives and family members remember Hank Aaron's unwavering strength despite receiving racist hate mail and threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record
Hank Aaron refused to be intimidated by racist hate mail or threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record.
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA — Hank Aaron refused to be intimidated by racist hate mail or threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record. Aaron’s teammates, including Dusty Baker, worried on his behalf even as the future Hall of Famer circled the bases following his record-breaking 715th homer on April 8, 1974. Baker, […]
Ippei Mizuhara was ordered to undergo treatment after appearing in court. Shohei Ohtani tied Hideki Matsui's home-run record vs. the Padres on Friday. DailyMail.com
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Ichiro Suzuki is the only other Japanese-born player to reach the century mark in home runs with 117.
Ichiro Suzuki is the only other Japanese-born player to reach the century mark in home runs with 117.
The record was set in 1983-84 by Mark Aguirre, the Mavs' No. 1 overall pick in the 1981 NBA Draft.
More eyes are on NHL hockey games than ever before with the playoffs beginning this weekend.