On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron, of the Atlanta Braves, broke Babe Ruth's home run record with his 715th career homer. Aaron the 'Hammer' would go on to finish his career with a total of 755 runs.

The Atlanta Braves honored the 51st anniversary of Hank Aaron’s 715th home run, which broke Babe Ruth’s long-standing record and made Aaron the Home Run King. A tribute video, scholarship ...