On This Day In Alabama History: Aaron Broke Home Run Record

Alabama News Center | April 8, 2018 @ 5:00 am

By Graydon Rust Alabama 200

April 8, 1974

Mobile native Henry Aaron hit his 715th home run, becoming Major League baseball’s all-time home run king. Aaron, nicknamed “Hammerin’ Hank,” broke Babe Ruth’s longstanding record of 714 home runs, ultimately hitting 755. Aaron’s record stood from 1974 to 2007, when Barry Bonds eclipsed the mark. Aaron spent most of his playing career with the Atlanta Braves, and after his last two years as a player with the Milwaukee Brewers, returned to Atlanta to serve in the Braves’ front office. Aaron’s playing career spanned from 1954 to 1976, and from 1955 to 1975, he made the National League All-Star team every year. Aaron was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.

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