Relive the night Hank Aaron hit No. 715 in Atlanta
On April 8, 1974, a record crowd witnessed Hank Aaron become one of baseball’s immortals at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
» Photos: The night Aaron became the home run king
In the fourth inning, Aaron stepped up to the plate not to just face Dodgers pitcher Al Downing, but Babe Ruth’s monumental record of 714 home runs.
Here is how baseball’s home run king recalls one of baseball’s biggest nights:
April 8: The day Hank Aaron became the home run king
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Our coverage of Hank Aaron’s 50th anniversary of 715
