Photos: Hank Aaron hits his 715th home run to break Babe Ruth’s record — April 8, 1974
April 8, 2014
In this April 8, 1974 file photo, Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron eyes the flight of the ball after hitting his 715th career homer in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta. The 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th home run finds the Hall of Famer, now 80, coping with his recovery from hip surgery. The anniversary of his famous homer on April 8, 1974 will be celebrated before the Braves' home opener against the Mets on Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Harry Harrris, File) ( Braves Aaron Anniversary Baseball )
Atlanta Braves outfielder Hank Aaron is shown, March 1970. (AP Photo/Ray Howard) ( Braves Aaron 1970 )
Former baseball great Hank Aaron and his wife Billye arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of "42" at the TCL Chinese Theater on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) ( LA Premiere of 42 Arrivals )
Outfielder Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves poses in 1967. Location unknown. (AP Photo) ( Hank Aaron 1967 )
A smiling Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Brewers, is pictured on Tuesday, July 13, 1976, looking at a trophy noting Baseball's Most Memorable Moment. Aaron received the trophy at the All Star Baseball luncheon when he broke Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974. (AP Photo) ( HANK AARON )
Hank Aaron of Atlanta Braves is shown in an undated photo. (AP Photo) ( Braves Aaron )
Retired baseball player Hank Aaron holds up his Atlanta Braves Number 44 jersey as it is retired in pre-game ceremonies at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., April 15, 1977. Standing at right is his wife, Billye. (AP Photo) ( AARON BRAVES NO. 44 RETIRED )
A Hank Aaron autographed baseball and bat are included in the "Baseball!" exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. Exhibit runs April 4, 2014 - through September 4, 2014, (Photo by Dean Musgrove/Staff Photographer)
Baseball player Hank Aaron waves to the crowd as grand marshal of the 1975 Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, Ca., Jan. 1, 1975. Riding with him in the open car is his wife, Billye. (AP Photo) ( ROSE PARADE GRAND MARSHAL AARON )
Hall of Famers Sandy Koufax, left, and Hank Aaron on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) ( Hall of Fame Inductions Baseball )
A copy of a letter from 1973 sent to Hank Aaron as he chased Babe Ruth’s home run record is seen at Emory University, Monday, April 7, 2014, in Atlanta. Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of Aaron's 715th home run, one better than Ruth. Three Emory University baseball players teamed up last year to dig through the collection, including scouting reports, contracts and letters Aaron received, donated in 2013 by a former scout for the Atlanta Braves. (AP Photo/David Goldman) ( Emory Aaron Anniversary Baseball )
Hank Aaron talks at a news conference as he announces Hank Aaron Award winners before Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) ( World Series Tigers Giants Baseball )
Baseball greats Hank Aaron, left, and Willie Mays attend the private screening of the movie "Tron" in New York City in July 1988. (AP Photo/Frankie Ziths) ( HANK AARON WILLIE MAYS )
Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron speaks at a reception in his honor, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in Washington. Aaron is turning 80 and is being celebrated with a series of events in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ( AARON 80th Baseball )
Hank Aaron and his wife Billye are shown on June 18, 1974 in New York where Hank Aaron was made an honorary citizen of New York. (AP Photo/ Dave Pickoff) ( Hank Aaron and Billye Aaron )
President Clinton presents baseball great Hank Aaron with a Presidential Citizens Medal during a ceremony at the White House Monday, Jan. 8, 2001. The Presidential Citizens Medal was established by President Richard Nixon in 1969 to recognize exemplary service by any citizen. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds) ( CLINTON CITIZENS MEDALS )
Cal Ripken, left, throws out the first pitch as, from left to right, Pete Rose, Hank Aaron, Mark McGwire and Kirk Gibson watch, before the start of game 4 of the World Series in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) ( WORLD SERIES MEMORABLE MOMENTS )
Gathered together in New York with Dick Cavett for the taping of a future ?Dick Cavett? television show, are baseball greats, from left: Hank Aaron; retired National League umpire Tom Gorman, Cavett, Leo Durocher, and Mickey Mantle, May 16, 1979. (AP Photo/Ray Howard) ( Cavett And Baseball Greats 1979 )
In this July 28, 2013 file photo, Hall of Famer Hank Aaron walks on stage during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y. Atlanta police say they've made an arrest in a burglary at Aaron's home. Police Sgt. Greg Lyon said one suspect was in custody Monday night, Aug. 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File) ( Hank Aaron Burglary )
Former baseball great Hank Aaron takes a look as he hits a home run in the first inning of the Old Timers Baseball Classic at night on Monday, July 1, 1985 at RFK Stadium in Washington. Aaron was playing for the National League tonight. (AP Photo/Scott Stewart) ( Hank Aaron )
Hall of Famer Hank Aaron is seen during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday, July 28, 2013, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) ( Hall of Fame Inductions Baseball )
Atlanta Braves outfielder Hank Aaron is shown, March 1972. (AP Photo/Ray Howard) ( Braves Aaron 1972 )
Hank Aaron, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and home-run kingm poses for photos with his wife Billye after the unveiling of a Delta Air Lines "signature aircraft--The Hank Aaron 755" Monday, June 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Gene Blythe) ( Delta Aaron )
Outfielder Hank Aaron, shown in action at batting practice, 1973. (AP Photo) ( Hank Aaron 1973 )
Former home run record-holder and Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron waves during Commencement for the class of 2011 Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in Princeton, N.J., as he holds his honorary doctorate of humanities given for making America a better place with his "imperishable example of grace under pressure." (AP Photo/Mel Evans) ( Princeton Honorary Degrees Baseball )
Baseball player Hank Aaron poses in an undated photo. (AP Photo) ( Hank Aaron )
Hank Aaron attends the premiere of "Lee Daniels' The Butler" on Monday, August 5, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) ( NY Premiere of Lee Daniels' The Butler )
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, poses with Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, left, and Hank Aaron after Cabrera was presented with the Hank Aaron Award before Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in St. Louis. Cabrera won the award for the American League and Paul Goldschmidt of the Arizona Diamondbacks won it for the National League. This coveted honor is awarded annually to the best overall offensive performer in both leagues. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) ( World Series Red Sox Cardinals Baseball )
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