Hank Aaron Hitting his 715th Home Run photograph

Date1974 April 08

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Hank Aaron finishing his swing after hitting his 715th home run on April 8th, 1974. Aaron hit the home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing at Atlanta-Fulton County, breaking Babe Ruth's record for home runs in a career.

Object numberBL-1974-02681-01

Subject Atlanta Braves (Baseball team)

Subject Aaron, Hank, 1934-2021

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions7.5 x 8.5 in.

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