Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth Home Run Record, April 8, 1974
Hank Aaron passes Babe Ruth as the all-time leader in career home runs by hitting his 715th home run off of Al Downing at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Date: April 8, 1974
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