The Brief
- The Atlanta Braves honored the 51st anniversary of Hank Aaron’s 715th home run, which broke Babe Ruth’s long-standing record and made Aaron the Home Run King.
- A tribute video, scholarship announcement, and recognition of Aaron’s widow, Billye Suber Aaron, were part of the pre-game ceremony at Truist Park.
- The Braves announced a new Chasing the Dream Scholarship at an HBCU, continuing Hank and Billye Aaron’s legacy of supporting education and opportunity for young people.
The Atlanta Braves paid tribute to a baseball legend on Tuesday night, commemorating the 51st anniversary of Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th home run, which cemented his place in history as Major League Baseball’s Home Run King.