In the Atlanta Braves’ 161st game of the 1973 season, Henry Aaron hit his 713th career home run, leaving him one away from matching the record Babe Ruth had established in 1935.
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 ...
1906 — Malcolm Eason of Brooklyn pitched a 2-0 no-hitter against the Cardinals in St. Louis. 1925 — Brooklyn’s Dazzy Vance struck out 17 batters as the Dodgers tripped the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in 10 ...
The Hank Aaron Award is awarded annually to the best overall offensive performer in each league. The award was introduced in 1999 to mark the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth's ...
SAN FRANCISCO -- The ball exploded off Barry Bonds’ bat, a small white sphere streaking through the dark San Francisco sky, headed for the right-center field seats and a hallowed place in baseball ...
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.