Hank Aaron hit home run No. 714 in 1974.
April 8 marks the 40th anniversary of Henry Aaron passing Babe Ruth as the major league’s career leader in home runs. It was one of the most significant sports feats of the 20th century, and like many ...
In his first at-bat, Hank Aaron hit a three-run homer off Jack Billingham. It was his 714th, tying Babe Ruth’s career record. The Braves had considered keeping Aaron on the bench for the ...
Drake Baldwin won the 2025 Jackie Robinson National League Rookie of the Year Award and he now finds himself in very ...
The Chicago Cubs trade starting pitcher Dennis Eckersley to the Oakland Athletics for three minor leaguers. Eckersley will ...
Selected for 25 Major League Baseball All-Star games. Nicknamed “Hammerin’ Hank.” The Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers have both retired his jersey number, 44. His brother, Tommie, was also a ...
We explore Hank Aaron’s legacy, his influence, and his contributions to the fight for civil rights. (re)Defining History explores the untold stories and overlooked moments that have shaped the South.