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Besting Ruth, beating hate: How Hank Aaron made baseball history
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Aaron ties Ruth with HR No. 714, 04/04/1974
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Another salute and Henry Aaron memory from someone who was there, Local Sports
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Aaron Hits 715th, Passes Babe Ruth - The New York Times
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Historic intersection of Brennaman, Aaron, Sports
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Hank Aaron's 715th Home Run tops Babe Ruth
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April 8, 1974: Hank Aaron hammers historic 715th home run to break Babe Ruth's record – Society for American Baseball Research
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HANK AARON - 715: A 13-year-old kid's favorite memory
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Lot Detail - 1974 Hank Aaron Game Used & Photo Matched To Career Home Run 714 Atlanta Braves Batting Helmet - Matched To Multiple Games Including The Record Tying Home Run! (Sports
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When Hank Aaron Broke Babe Ruth's Home Run Record – All Sports History