Aaron’s record-breaking home run, hit at the old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, gave him 715 for his career, one more than Babe Ruth’s record of 714.
/Gray News) - Monday is the 50th anniversary of Braves legend Hank Aaron ’s 715th home run, which put him past Babe Ruth as baseball’s all-time leading home run hitter.
The career home run record is currently held by Barry Bonds, whose baseball accomplishments have been tainted by performance-enhancing drugs. Baseball’s Hall of Fame announced on Monday it will unveil a bronze statue of Hank Aaron on May 23 on the first floor of its museum in Cooperstown, New York, the Associated Press reported.
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