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Hank Aaron's 715th: Atlanta Braves celebrate 50 years since home run record broken

On April 8, 1974, history was made in Atlanta as Hank Aaron knocked his 715th ball out of the park, topping the Great Bambino, Babe Ruth. That was the day Hammerin' Hank Aaron cemented himself as the home run king.

"Aaron waiting. The outfield deep and straight away. Fastball is a high drive into deep center field, back to the fence … and it's gone!"

Tom House, the former Braves pitcher, had the honor of catching the history-making homer.

"I knew when I got the ball I had to get it in his hand," House told FOX 5.