Aaron went from second in the batting order to fourth ... "Dear Henry Aaron, How about some sickle cell anemia, Hank?" The letters came from all over, but most were postmarked in northern cities.

The Braves held special tributes and recognitions to highlight the impact Aaron had and will continue to have on the Atlanta ...

Aaron broke the record of 714 home runs that had stood since Ruth circled the bases for the final time on May 25, 1935. And ...

The Atlanta Braves honored the 51st anniversary of Hank Aaron’s 715th home run, which broke Babe Ruth’s long-standing record and made Aaron the Home Run King. A tribute video, scholarship ...

A rare souvenir postcard picturing Hank Aaron as a rookie with the Indianapolis ... Among the other items were a silver bat awarded for his 1958 batting title, which sold for more than $270,000 ...

1974 — In the home opener in Atlanta, Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s career record by hitting his 715th home run, connecting off Al Downing of Los Angeles in the fourth inning.

After Hank Aaron broke baseball's home run record in Atlanta, he wanted to keep playing, but in the town where he got his big-league start: Milwaukee. Aaron was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers and ...

On the 51st anniversary of Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run on April 8, 1974, the Braves earned a crucial win over a ...

1974 — In the home opener in Atlanta, Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s career record by hitting his 715th home run, connecting off Al Downing of Los Angeles in the fourth inning. 1975 — Frank ...