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Two reasons:
1) Many people -- myself included -- thought that Babe Ruth's record for home runs in a career would be impossible to break. When the Babe retired, nobody had even HALF that many home runs in a career. To come within even 200 home runs of Ruth's record was considered a super achievement. Yet Hank DID break the record.
2) More significantly, Hank did it despite the extraordinary pressure against him. About 20% of this "fan" mail as he approached the record was overtly racist hate mail, with many letters openly stating that they would kill him before he could break the record.
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The number of home runs hit by Hank Aaron the all-time leader was what?
Hank Aaron hit 755 career home runs.
Did Hank Aaron hit a home run on June 30 1978?
Not in MLB. Hank Aaron retired after the 1976 season.
What is the most number of home runs that Hank Aaron hit in a single season?
The most home runs Hank Aaron hit in one season was 47, in 1971.
When was Hank Aaron's 569th home run?
Hank Aaron's 569th home run came off of Gary Nolan of the Cincinnati Reds on May 15, 1970.
03 Who was Hank Aaron?
Hank Aaron is the person who broke Babe Ruth's record. Hank had hit 755 home runs in his career, while Babe Ruth had only hit 714 home runs in his career.
How much home runs did Hank Aaron get in his whole career?
Hank Aaron hit 755 career home runs.
What is the highest home runs Hank Aaron got in a game?
Hank Aaron hit 3 home runs in a game in 1959.
What is important about Hank Aaron?
he was the first black man to have a record in baseball. He has the home run record at 755!
The number of home runs hit by Hank Aaron the all-time leader was what?
Hank Aaron hit 755 career home runs.
How many of Hank Aaron's homers were solo?
Hank Aaron hit 399 career solo home runs.
Where did Hank Aaron hit his 569th home run?
Hank Aaron hit home run number 569 in Cincinnati, on May 15, 1970.
Did Hank Aaron hit a home run on June 30 1978?
Not in MLB. Hank Aaron retired after the 1976 season.
What is the most number of home runs that Hank Aaron hit in a single season?
The most home runs Hank Aaron hit in one season was 47, in 1971.
How many home runs did Hank Aaron have against the dodgers?
Hank Aaron hit 95 career home runs against the Brooklyn/LA Dodgers.
Why is 1974 important to the Atlanta Braves?
1974 is when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record with his 715th home run.
How many career home runs did Hank Aaron hit?
Hank Aaron played in 3298 games between 1954-1976. He hit his final home run on July 20, 1976.
Who has done more home runs?
Hank Aaron
