Henry Aaron

June 12, 1962: Aaron brothers lead Braves’ hit parade in 15-2 hammering of Dodgers

Henry Aaron and Tommie Aaron crossing bats at Bradenton,…
Henry Aaron

July 14, 1968: Henry Aaron’s 500th career home run is no ‘cheap’ shot

Henry Aaron hit his 500th career home run against the Giants’…
Henry Aaron

June 8, 1966: Henry Aaron’s two homers, six RBIs power Braves past Mets

Henry Aaron hit 44 home runs in his first season as an Atlanta…
Henry Aaron combined power and speed as one of the game’s great all-around players. (SABR-Rucker Archive)

July 27, 1963: Henry Aaron drives Reds dizzy in Braves’ win

Henry Aaron combined power and speed as one of the game’s…
Henry Aaron

June 27, 1967: Henry Aaron wallops record-breaking grand slam to beat Astros

Henry Aaron retired with an NL-record 16 grand slams. (SABR-Rucker…
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August 21, 1971: Henry Aaron hits two homers, drives in six runs against Cardinals

Henry Aaron hit at least 20 home runs in every season from…
Henry Aaron

May 21, 1967: Henry Aaron outshines Roberto Clemente, Pirates with two homers and assist

In the 1960s Pittsburgh Pirates trailblazer Roberto Clemente…
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This Week in SABR: April 3, 2026

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"Salute to the Negro Leagues Night," sponsored by SABR's Schott-Pelican New Orleans Chapter and Tulane University, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Turchin Stadium. The Tulane vs. University of Texas at San Antonio baseball game will begin at 6:30 p.m. All baseball fans are welcome to attend.

Join us at Tulane University on April 25 for Salute to the Negro Leagues Day

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Lenny Green (Trading Card Database)

April 12, 1965: Red Sox center fielder Lenny Green homers twice on Opening Day

One way to make a good impression with a new team is to homer…
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Learn more about recipients of SABR Research Grants in 2026

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The SABR Bookshelf: Spring 2026

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Henry Aaron

September 4, 1955: Henry Aaron reaches 100-RBI milestone for the first time

Henry Aaron reached the 100-RBI milestone in 11 seasons and…

April 1, 1953: Red Sox pummel Jacksonville Braves but young Henry Aaron shines

Aaron and Ted Williams at Fenway Park on July 22, 1957, for…

July 14, 1956: Braves sweep Dodgers as Henry Aaron’s fourth hit wins in 10th inning

Henry Aaron won his first of two batting titles in 1956 with…

April 21, 1959: Henry Aaron belts out 3 hits to continue season-opening surge

It was already a month into spring, but the April cold probably…

September 24, 1957: Henry Aaron smashes first career grand slam for Braves

The great jazz trumpet player Bill Dixon refused to do encores.…

April 25, 1954: Henry Aaron goes 5-for-6 in breakout game for Braves

Hank Aaron was batting just .242 when he enjoyed his breakout…

May 25, 1952: Hank Aaron’s star shines bright in the northern New York sky

In his first 17 games with the Clowns, Henry Aaron batted…
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