Henry Aaron Hitting His 714th Career Home Run
Description
A slide of a black-and-white, full-length photograph of Henry Aaron in the right-handed batter's box at Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio. Aaron, wearing an Atlanta Braves road uniform with number 44 visible, is partway into his swing and about to hit his 714th career home run. He is seen from the third base side, leaning into his swing, with his left foot planted, right knee bent with foot off the ground, and bat in motion, tilted downward. The ball is visible, approaching, and very near the bat. The catcher is seen behind the plate. His face is obscured from view by his mask and by Aaron's hands and bat. The partial side and legs of the home plate umpire are also visible. Game records identify the two as Johnny Bench and Ed Vargo, respectively. The background shows a portion of the cushioned stadium wall. Caption at left of photo reads, "(CSS-8)CINCINNATI, April 4--- HE' TYING THE BABE---Henry Aaron starts his swing in the first inning at Cincinnati Thursday as he hit his 714th career home run to tie the all-time record set by Babe Ruth. (APWirephoto)(j51459stf)1974" Seeaaronha01_71.