On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron broke the most famous record in sports. When he did, history was made, and it’s still being felt 50 years later.
Hank Aaron’s pennant-winning home run is largely forgotten.
Henry Aaron gave most of the memorabilia from his playing career to the Baseball Hall of Fame, but he held on to a few items. The things he saved are telling.
The Baseball Hall of Fame honors and immortalizes the legacy of Major League Baseball by celebrating the best players in the game. In this article, we’ll navigate the criteria for selecting the players for the Hall of Fame. It’s those standards that have shaped the composition of the institution and our understanding of baseball in the process.
The Atlanta Braves, one of the most revered teams in Major League Baseball (MLB), have a vibrant history stretching back to 1871. As one of the oldest continually operating professional sports franchises in America, their journey from Boston to Atlanta, traversing time, cities, and various iconic moments, is both inspiring and instructive. This journey paints a vibrant tableau of their unwavering resilience and commitment to excellence.
A look at the myths, legends, and origin stories of baseball.
Home runs are the cherry on top of this delicious sport, turning ordinary games into unforgettable experiences. So, grab your peanuts, crank up your enthusiasm, and let’s take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to witness these jaw-dropping feats of power hitting.
One of the problems of being really good when you’re young is that expectations are set very high. That’s what happened to Mike Trout. He had arguably the best first five seasons of any position player, all before his 25th birthday. But now, as he navigates his 30s, the outfielder is facing the reality of being human.
“Connor is the King of Batters and the most impressive specimen in baseball today.” — Sporting Life, 1886 Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron’s career home run record.
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If Albert Pujols reaches 700 home runs before his career clock strikes midnight, it will be an important milestone for baseball history. Here’s why.
We pick the best baseball player born every year since 1861.
Did David Ortiz stop using performance-enhancing drugs in 2003 after he failed a test? Or did he use them throughout his Hall of Fame career?
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The 20 greatest players in the history of the Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Braves, and Boston Braves.
Since 2015, baseball has suffered a succession of losses, stripping the game of an important senior class.
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