An Opening Day ticket from the afternoon Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth with career home run No. 714.
Why This Ticket Matters
On April 4, 1974, the Atlanta Braves opened the season against the Cincinnati Reds at Riverfront Stadium with Hank Aaron one home run short of Babe Ruth’s career record.
In his first plate appearance of the season, Aaron hit a three-run home run off Jack Billingham. The drive gave him 714 career homers and tied the record that had stood since Ruth retired in 1935.
Cincinnati won the game 7–6, and Aaron returned to Atlanta to break the record four nights later. This ticket marks the exact moment the chase became a tie.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: April 4, 1974
- Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves
- Venue: Riverfront Stadium
- Final score: Reds 7, Braves 6
- Milestone: Hank Aaron’s 714th career home run
- Pitcher: Jack Billingham
- Condition note: Tape present
Condition: Vintage ticket stubs may show wear from age and handling, such as creases, edge wear, small tears, markings, stains, fading, or paper loss. We describe each ticket as fairly as we can. Please review the photos, and feel free to contact us with any questions before purchasing.
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Opening Day, 1974, Hank Aaron Ties Babe Ruth, Condition - Tape
An Opening Day ticket from the afternoon Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth with career home run No. 714.
Why This Ticket Matters
On April 4, 1974, the Atlanta Braves opened the season against the Cincinnati Reds at Riverfront Stadium with Hank Aaron one home run short of Babe Ruth’s career record.
In his first plate appearance of the season, Aaron hit a three-run home run off Jack Billingham. The drive gave him 714 career homers and tied the record that had stood since Ruth retired in 1935.
Cincinnati won the game 7–6, and Aaron returned to Atlanta to break the record four nights later. This ticket marks the exact moment the chase became a tie.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: April 4, 1974
- Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves
- Venue: Riverfront Stadium
- Final score: Reds 7, Braves 6
- Milestone: Hank Aaron’s 714th career home run
- Pitcher: Jack Billingham
- Condition note: Tape present
Condition: Vintage ticket stubs may show wear from age and handling, such as creases, edge wear, small tears, markings, stains, fading, or paper loss. We describe each ticket as fairly as we can. Please review the photos, and feel free to contact us with any questions before purchasing.