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.
ATLANTA -- As Commissioner Rob Manfred was preparing for the 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron hitting his historic 715th home run, he came across a quote that confirmed how widely revered the legendary slugger was. “Muhammad Ali once said that Hank Aaron was the only man he idolized more than
Monday is the 50th anniversary of the great Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run in Atlanta.
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.
HOUSTON -- Ronald Acuña Jr. took a couple of steps out of the batter’s box and prepared to slam his bat to the ground before realizing he had finally homered. It had been a while for the reigning National League MVP. Acuña tallied 65 at-bats before finally erasing the zero
Marcell Ozuna crushes a solo home run to left field to tie the game at 1 in
ATLANTA — On the eve of the 50th anniversary of Henry “Hank” Aaron breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record, Eastside Atlanta’s Gresham Park was hosting an invitati
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Naylor brothers turned National Siblings Day into quite a family affair. Josh Naylor and his younger brother, Bo, both hit home runs in the same inning on Wednesday night for t
Today in History Today is Monday, April 8, the 99th day of 2024. There are 267 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th
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, […]