1974 Topps Hank Aaron 715 card number 1 A 1974 Topps Hank Aaron 715 card number 1 has a book value of about $50.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more money than a non-graded card in the same condition. Condition is important.
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Atlanta Braves
He walked.
He was 40 years old.
1 ball and no strikes.
Hank Aarons
The starter was Ron Reed.
1974 is when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record with his 715th home run.
Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run baseball is currently held by the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. After Aaron hit the home run on April 8, 1974, it was caught by a fan named John Kline, who later sold it to the Hall of Fame. This ball is significant as it marked Aaron's breaking of Babe Ruth's long-standing home run record.
On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run thereby eclipsing Babe Ruth's long standing home run record of 714.
As of now, the records state that Barry Bonds broke Aaron's career home run record.
During Hank Aaron 's career he averaged 37 home runs, 113 RBIs and batted .305 in a 162 game season.
Breaking Babe Ruth's home run record would have to be at the top.