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On this day in history, April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron breaks Babe
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Bonds hits No. 756 to break Aaron's home run record
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Hank Aaron hits 715th home run, passes Babe Ruth
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Barry Bonds Breaks Baseball's Home Run Record Set By Hank Aaron
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BAR 4.8.14: Happy anniversary to the Hammer
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Hank Aaron, baseball's one-time home run king, dies at 86 - WTOP News
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This Day In History: 04/08/1974 - Aaron Sets Home Run Record
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Remembering The Day Hank Aaron Broke Babe Ruth's All-Time Home Run
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Hank Aaron dies at 86 Las Vegas Review-Journal
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April 8, 1974: Of memories, keepsakes and baseball
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Will Brewers fans see history and Albert Pujols' 700th home run
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Braves country remembers Hank Aaron's 715th home run 49 years later
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Hank Aaron's 715th Home Run April 8, 1974
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April 8. 1974, Hank Aaron hits career home run 715 and becomes the