A ticket from the night Hank Aaron passed Babe Ruth and became baseball’s home-run king.
Why This Ticket Matters
On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron faced Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing in the fourth inning at Atlanta Stadium and launched his 715th career home run over the left-center-field wall.
The swing moved Aaron past Babe Ruth’s record of 714—a mark that had stood for nearly 39 years. Aaron reached the milestone while enduring intense public scrutiny, racist abuse and threats, giving the achievement importance far beyond the numbers.
This ticket connects its holder to one of baseball’s defining milestones: a record-breaking home run that became an enduring symbol of excellence, perseverance and dignity under pressure.
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 8, 1974
- Teams: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Venue: Atlanta Stadium
- Historic play: Hank Aaron’s 715th career home run
- Pitcher: Al Downing
- Significance: Aaron passed Babe Ruth’s career home-run record
- Grade: PSA NM 7
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April 8, 1974, Aaron Breaks Ruth Home Run Record, Graded PSA NM Seven
A ticket from the night Hank Aaron passed Babe Ruth and became baseball’s home-run king.
Why This Ticket Matters
On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron faced Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing in the fourth inning at Atlanta Stadium and launched his 715th career home run over the left-center-field wall.
The swing moved Aaron past Babe Ruth’s record of 714—a mark that had stood for nearly 39 years. Aaron reached the milestone while enduring intense public scrutiny, racist abuse and threats, giving the achievement importance far beyond the numbers.
This ticket connects its holder to one of baseball’s defining milestones: a record-breaking home run that became an enduring symbol of excellence, perseverance and dignity under pressure.
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 8, 1974
- Teams: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Venue: Atlanta Stadium
- Historic play: Hank Aaron’s 715th career home run
- Pitcher: Al Downing
- Significance: Aaron passed Babe Ruth’s career home-run record
- Grade: PSA NM 7