On this day in history, April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth's home run record

[PhiloVance]

Posted because he deserves the recognition.

On this day in history, April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth's home run record

Henry "Hank" Aaron broke Babe Ruth's career home run record on this day in history, April 8, 1975. Aaron hit his 715th home run, breaking Ruth's record of 714 homers.

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[Ope3]

I was 5 yrs old and it's one of my earliest memories. My Dad made sure I was awake to see the record breaking swat.

Also went to the Met to see him play with the Brewers.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Posted because he deserves the recognition.

On this day in history, April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth's home run record

Henry "Hank" Aaron broke Babe Ruth's career home run record on this day in history, April 8, 1975. Aaron hit his 715th home run, breaking Ruth's record of 714 homers.

www.foxnews.com

Still holds the record in my

 

[LakevilleBro]

The video of Aaron being congratulated by two random fans, as he ran around the bases, is still amazing to watch.

 

[tikited]

Vin Scully with the call.

 

[GopherVotary]

The power Hammerin’ Hank generated from his wrists was amazing.

 

[PhiloVance]

The power Hammerin’ Hank generated from his wrists was amazing.

I remember stories that he developed his wrist by carrying blocks of ice used in the old time ice boxes.

 

[PhiloVance]