ESPN.com · Apr 8, 2024
On Hank Aaron 715 home run anniversary, HOF announces statue
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ATLANTA -- Baseball's Hall of Fame will unveil a bronze statue of Hank Aaron on May 23 on the first floor of its museum in Cooperstown, New York.
The hall made the announcement Monday on the 50th anniversary of Aaron's 715th home run, which topped the record 714 hit by Babe Ruth in a career from 1914-35.
Aaron hit 755 home runs from 1954-76, a mark that stood until Barry Bonds hit 762 from 1986-2007, a feat assisted by performance-enhancing drugs.
Aaron was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982. A 25-time All-Star, he set a record with 2,297 RBI.