45 Years Ago Today! Hank Hits #715!!

bmattioli · #1 04-08-2019, 06:10 PM

I remember that night and always recall that big fishing net out reached to try and catch the ball. Hank circling the bases like a true gentleman and Tom House running in and giving him the ball..

Stampsfan · #2 04-09-2019, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bmattioli

I remember that night and always recall that big fishing net out reached to try and catch the ball. Hank circling the bases like a true gentleman and Tom House running in and giving him the ball..

I recall it too. Yes it was a weekday game and we were all waiting for it to happen.

I seem to recall a fan running up to him on the field while he was rounding the bases (around second base) patting him on the back. Or was that for #714?

darwinbulldog · #3 04-09-2019, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Stampsfan

I recall it too. Yes it was a weekday game and we were all waiting for it to happen.

I seem to recall a fan running up to him on the field while he was rounding the bases (around second base) patting him on the back. Or was that for #714?

That was 715, and there were two fans I think. Jerks.

Klrdds · #4 04-09-2019, 04:19 PM

I believe on the 20th or 25th anniversary of the HR WTBS and the Braves did a replay of the HR and an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution with updates on all the participants , even the 2 kids who went onto the field when Aaron was rounding 2nd base. They were going to be arrested but the charges were dropped.
Imagine running onto the field like that now !

ALBB · #5 04-09-2019, 06:08 PM

Wow, Great moment in the game

still remember that 74T card #1 coming out and saying - What the hell is that !....didn't seem like a real card...., was confused how it looked like some type of insert or special card..didn't like it at all

icollectDCsports · #6 04-09-2019, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ALBB

Wow, Great moment in the game

still remember that 74T card #1 coming out and saying - What the hell is that !....didn't seem like a real card...., was confused how it looked like some type of insert or special card..didn't like it at all

I remember getting that card in a pack and also being surprised, but having the opposite reaction -- thinking it was very cool and a very special card. Also thought the "Hank Aaron Special" cards that followed it in the set were a great idea.

Fred · #7 04-09-2019, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by icollectDCsports

I remember getting that card in a pack and also being surprised, but having the opposite reaction -- thinking it was very cool and a very special card. Also thought the "Hank Aaron Special" cards that followed it in the set were a great idea.

That is still one of my favorite Topps cards! #1 1974 Topps with Aaron.

In my book, Hank is still the HR king. Not to bash Barry Bonds, but why can't he just admit what everyone knows - he was an incredibly talented PED user. I'm pretty sure he wouldn't have broke Hanks record without the juice, but he most likely would have been the only 500HR/500SB guy which is pretty special in itself.

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