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

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 ...

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 ...

On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron, of the Atlanta Braves, broke Babe Ruth's home run record with his 715th career homer. Aaron the 'Hammer' would go on to finish his career with a total of 755 runs.

322 batting average and 144 RBI. Additionally, he earned another honor: the American League Hank Aaron Award. That recognition is given to each league’s best offensive performer in a season.

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 ...

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.

Hank Aaron hit one home run on April 8 during his Major League career. It happened 51 years ago, and it was the rare baseball play that transcended the game. On April 8, 1974, the Mobile native ...

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 ...