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The Daily Chop: Anniversary of 715, Hamilton, Astros
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Hank Aaron etched his place into the history books 46 years ago. Braves Classics: Hank Aaron becomes the Home Run King Wednesday marked the 46th anniversary of Hank Aaron surpassing Babe Ruth on the all-time home run list. Aaron remained the home run king for over 30 years, and many still consider him the all-time leader given Barry Bonds’ … [Read more...] about The Daily Chop: Anniversary of 715, Hamilton, Astros
Infield-fly rule marked another in frustrating losses to Cardinals
Editor’s note: At a time when sports are shut down, including the canceled Final Four in Atlanta and many other postponed events, we take a look (in no particular order) at some of the bizarre moments from Georgia sports history. … [Read more...] about Infield-fly rule marked another in frustrating losses to Cardinals
Forty-six years later, another look at Aaron’s 715th homer
On the 46th anniversary of No. … [Read more...] about Forty-six years later, another look at Aaron’s 715th homer
Prospect Faceoff: Pick An Outfielder
Prospect Faceoff: Pick An OutfielderWe at MLBTR have been doing head-to-head comparisons of some of baseball’s elite prospects in recent weeks. Let’s keep it going with a pair of the minors’ top young outfielders, the Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic and the Braves’ Cristian Pache. The two would have been National League East rivals had the Mets not traded Kelenic (we’ve covered their … [Read more...] about Prospect Faceoff: Pick An Outfielder
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Wednesday open thread
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Stay safe everyone! … [Read more...] about Wednesday open thread
Braves Classics: Hank Aaron becomes the Home Run King
The Atlanta Braves will continue their classic series Wednesday night with a trip back to April 8, 1974 and the 46th year anniversary of Hank Aaron passing Babe Ruth to become the all-time Home Run king. This broadcast will be a little different as they will not show the game in its entirety but it will include highlights, an interview with Aaron and some rarely seen footage … [Read more...] about Braves Classics: Hank Aaron becomes the Home Run King
Photos: 46 years ago today, Hank Aaron hit record-breaking home run in Atlanta
On April 8, 1974, in Atlanta, the Braves' Hank Aaron smashed his 715th career home run to pass Babe Ruth for baseball's most prestigious record. … [Read more...] about Photos: 46 years ago today, Hank Aaron hit record-breaking home run in Atlanta