Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth’s home run record 50 years ago
April 14, 2024
ABOVE PHOTO: Hank Aaron holds aloft the ball he hit for his 715th career home run, against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta, Ga., Monday night, April 8, 1974. Just in time for the 50-year anniversary of Hank Aaron’s record 715th home run, Charlie Russo is making available video he shot of the homer.(AP Photo/Bob…