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 ...

A regular-season win in the 10th game of the season has never felt so sweet for the Atlanta Braves. On the 51st anniversary of Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run on April 8, 1974, the Braves ...