Today in Sports - Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s career record by hitting his 715th home run
1974 — In the home opener in Atlanta, Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s career record by hitting his 715th home run, connecting off Al Downing of Los Angeles in the fourth inning.
This Date in Baseball - Dmitri Young became the third player to hit three homers on opening day
1988 — George Bell became the first player to hit three home runs on opening day, leading the Toronto Blue Jays past the Kansas City Royals 5-3. Bell, bitter throughout spring training with his move ...
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
1971 — Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants hits a home run on Opening Day, marking the start of a historic streak. Mays will hit home runs in each of the Giants’ first four games.
This Date in Baseball - Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s career record by hitting his 715th home run
1974 — In the opener in Atlanta, Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s career record by hitting his 715th home run off Los Angeles left-hander Al Downing in the fourth inning. The Braves beat the Dodgers 7-4 ...