Henry Aaron Doffing Hat to Crowd in Atlanta After Hitting 700th Career Home Run
Description
A slide of a black-and-white photograph of Henry Aaron doffing his cap to the crowd on July 21, 1973, in Atlanta after hitting his 700th career home run against the Philadelphia Phillies. Aaron is standing in front of the Braves dugout, and the background is a blurry image of the crowd. He is facing to the right of the frame at a three-quarters angle, making the right side of his face visible. He is smiling and holding his cap by the bill in his right hand above his head. He is wearing an Atlanta Braves home uniform.
Player(s)
Aaron, Hank, 1934-2021
Team(s)
Atlanta - NL
League(s)
National League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Picture Date
July 21, 1973
Subject
Outfielders (Baseball); Hall of famers; Home runs (Baseball); African American baseball players.
Source
AP
Stadium
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.)
Location
Atlanta, (Ga.)
Folder Name / Binder
Slides A-Z: Aa-Al
Photographer
Unknown
Media Type
Slides (photographs)