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This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits 500th Career double

1959 - Harvey Haddix retires the first 36 batters he faces against the Milwaukee Braves before losing the perfect game in the 13th when Felix Mantilla reaches on an error. Haddix walked Hank Aaron intentionally and then allowed an apparent three-run home run to Joe Adcock. Adcock passes Aaron on the basepaths and the homer is called a double as Mantilla scores the winning run. Lew Burdette goes the distance to pick up the win.

1969 - Hank Aaron hits his 500th career double becoming only the third major league player with 500 doubles and 500 home runs in their career.