Henry Aaron Hitting Home Run Number 733


Description

A slide of a black-and-white Associated Press photograph of Henry Aaron watching his 733rd homerun in flight at Atlanta Stadium on October 2, 1974. It was Aaron's 20th and final home run of the season. The photograph is from his thigh upward, with parts of the rear of his body not showing. He is leaning forward as he watches the ball's flight, preparing to leave the batter's box. His baseball bat is in his left hand. The caption on the left side of the photograph reads, "(AXS2) Atlanta- Oct. 2 -- Watches the Flight of 733- Henry Aaron watches the flight of his 733rd career homerun as it flys toward left field in the 7th inning of Weds., night's game with the Cincinnati Reds in Atlanta. It was hit off of Rawly Eastwich [sic]. Aaron has not announced his plans for next season. (AP Wirephoto) (jhjr42220stf-jhjr) See AP Sports Wire Story 1974" See aaronha01_118.

Player(s)
Aaron, Hank, 1934-2021
Team(s)
Atlanta - NL
League(s)
National League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Picture Date
October 2, 1974
Subject
Hall of famers; African American baseball players; Home runs (Baseball); Base running (Baseball)
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)
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