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 Bambino had been baseball’s career home run leader for longer than that.

1974: Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron blasts a historic three-run home ... 2005: Opening Day highlights include the Baltimore Orioles’ Sammy Sosa and Rafael Palmeiro who become the first ...

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 ...

The Atlanta Braves honored the 51st anniversary of Henry “Hank” Aaron’s home run number 715 on Tuesday at Truist Park. Aaron’s 715th home run broke Babe Ruth’s record and crowned him the ...