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This Date in Baseball - Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth’s Career Record by Hitting His 715th Home Run
Aaron’s 715th homer broke Babe Ruth’s career mark and gave him baseball’s all-time home run lead, according to officials.
- In Atlanta, Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's career home run record during the team's season opener on Sunday.
- Aaron hit his 715th home run to surpass the mark previously held by Ruth, cementing his legacy as one of baseball's greatest sluggers.
- Facing Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Al Downing in the fourth inning, Aaron connected on the record-breaking pitch that sailed into history.
- The Braves defeated the Dodgers 7-4 before a crowd of nearly 54,000 who witnessed the historic moment at the ballpark.
- Aaron's achievement positions him as one of the greatest hitters in Major League Baseball, capping a pursuit that captivated fans nationwide.
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