Hank Aaron: An MLB Legend

Breaking the Home Run Record

The Record-Breaking Season

In 1973, Hank Aaron, then age 39, hit an astonishing 40 home runs in 392 at-bats. Just one home run shy of the record, he hit home run number 713 on September 29, 1973.

755 Career Homeruns

Throughout his storied career, Hank Aaron amassed an incredible 755 home runs. Of these, 385 were hit at home and 370 on the road. He also recorded 399 solo homers and 246 with a single runner on base.

Breaking Babe Ruth's Record

Historic Hit on April 8, 1974

On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron became the MLB home run king when he hit his 715th career home run off Jack Billingham of the Cincinnati Reds. This milestone broke Babe Ruth's legendary record of 714 homers, cementing Aaron's place in baseball history.