November 2, 1974 - Brewers trade for Hank Aaron
November 2, 1974 - Brewers trade for Hank Aaron
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#OTD in 1974, in Atlanta, Georgia, Henry "Hank" Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s 714 home run record, one of the most exciting moments in both baseball and Atlanta history. Over 50,000 fans cheered Mr. Aaron and his accomplishment as he rounded the bases at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, and he was celebrated with fireworks and a live band. Some people, however, were angry that a Black man had attained such success and broken one of baseball’s most cherished records. Intermixed with messages of support a
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#OTD in 1974, in Atlanta, Georgia, Henry "Hank" Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s 714 home run record, one of the most exciting moments in both baseball and Atlanta history. Over 50,000 fans cheered Mr. Aaron and his accomplishment as he rounded the bases at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, and he was celebrated with fireworks and a live band. Some people, however, were angry that a Black man had attained such success and broken one of baseball’s most cherished records. Intermixed with messages of support a
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Today In 1974: Atlanta #Braves legend Henry Aaron hits career HR #715, passing Babe Ruth to become the new all-time career home run leader! Classic call from Vin Scully! #MLB #Baseball #History #Inspiration | Baseball by BSmile
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Today In 1974: Atlanta #Braves legend Henry Aaron hits career HR #715, passing Babe Ruth to become the new all-time career home run leader! Classic call from Vin Scully! #MLB #Baseball #History #Inspiration | Baseball by BSmile
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TODAY IN HISTORY: Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth’s home run record on April 4, 1974
TODAY IN HISTORY: Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth’s home run record on April 4, 1974
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⚾️🔨On April 8, 1974 Braves outfielder Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth as the all-time home run leader with his 715th homer, going deep in the 4th inning off Dodgers p | Davenport Sports Network
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⚾️🔨On April 8, 1974 Braves outfielder Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth as the all-time home run leader with his 715th homer, going deep in the 4th inning off Dodgers p | Davenport Sports Network
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Biggest Headlines of 1974
Biggest Headlines of 1974
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On this date in 1974, before a roaring crowd of 53,775 in Atlanta, Hank Aaron launched career home run No. 715, passing Babe Ruth to become baseball’s all-time home run king. With a smooth, effortless swing, Aaron turned on a 1-0 pitch from Al Downing and sent it over the left-center wall. The crowd erupted. The sport stood still. And America watched as a quiet, humble giant became a legend. "There's a new home run champion of all time, and it's Henry Aaron." — Milo Hamilton But Aaron was more t
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On this date in 1974, before a roaring crowd of 53,775 in Atlanta, Hank Aaron launched career home run No. 715, passing Babe Ruth to become baseball’s all-time home run king. With a smooth, effortless swing, Aaron turned on a 1-0 pitch from Al Downing and sent it over the left-center wall. The crowd erupted. The sport stood still. And America watched as a quiet, humble giant became a legend. "There's a new home run champion of all time, and it's Henry Aaron." — Milo Hamilton But Aaron was more t
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On this date in 1974: Hank Aaron hit No. 715 to pass Babe Ruth for No. 1 on the all-time home run list. | ESPN
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4/8/1974: Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth on the all-time home run list. | MLB
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On Opening Day in 1974, Hank Aaron hit his 714th home run, tying Babe Ruth for most all-time. | Atlanta Braves Highlights
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On this day in 1974, Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run, passing Babe Ruth to set a new all-time home run record. 🙌 (🎥 @mlb) | CBS Sports
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47 years ago today, Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run & broke Babe Ruth's MLB all-time record. (via Atlanta Braves) | MLB on FOX
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