48 years ago today, Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run & broke Babe Ruth's all-time record. (via Atlanta Braves) | MLB on FOX

When Hank Aaron slugged his 600th homer #OTD in 1971, the chase was officially on. Aaron become just the third member of the 600 club, and it suddenly became clear he was within striking distance of Babe Ruth’s record. https://baseballhall.org/discover/inside-pitch/aaron-hits-600th-home-run | National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Hank Aaron, the Baseball Hall of Famer who broke Babe Ruth's all-time home run record, has died at 86. Aaron's incredible achievement came in the shadow of hate and death threats from people who did not want a Black man to claim such an important record. https://cnn.it/3qHowqh | CNN Replay