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The Sports Archives – Hank Aaron and the 1974 Home Run That Passed Babe Ruth

Posted on September 5, 2026 by thesportsarchives

On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron stepped into the batter’s box at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium and changed baseball history. Facing Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing, Aaron sent a pitch over the left-field wall for the 715th home run of … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Bobby Thomson and the 1951 Shot Heard Around the World

Posted on August 8, 2026 by thesportsarchives

  Wikipedia Image Few moments in baseball history have been replayed, debated, and romanticized like Bobby Thomson’s home run on October 3, 1951. Known forever as the “Shot Heard ’Round the World,” Thomson’s swing gave the New York Giants a … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Bill Mazeroski and the 1960 World Series Home Run That Froze Baseball in Time

Posted on August 1, 2026 by thesportsarchives

Baseball history is filled with dramatic swings, but few have carried the weight of Bill Mazeroski’s home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series. On October 13, 1960, at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Mazeroski stepped to the plate … Continue reading →

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