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On this day in history, April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth's home run record
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This Date in Baseball: April 8
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Hank Aaron's 715th home run: What to remember about Braves' legend breaking Babe Ruth's historic record
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Atlanta Braves Sports Then and Now
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April 4, 1974: Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth's home run record as Braves lose to Reds – Society for American Baseball Research
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Hank Aaron lauded for grace amid racism during home run pursuit - The Mainichi
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715! Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth's home run record – New York Daily News
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Al Downing remembers Hank Aaron, HR 715
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Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth's Home Run Record
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This Day In History: 04/08/1974 - Aaron Sets Home Run Record, April 8, 1974
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Hank Aaron's pursuit of Babe Ruth came up one homer short in 1973 - The Washington Post