Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth’s home run record 50 years ago
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By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA — Hank Aaron refused to be intimidated by racist hate mail or threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record. Aaron’s teammates, including Dusty Baker, worried on his behalf even as the future Hall of Famer circled the bases following his record-breaking 715th homer on April 8, 1974. Baker, […]

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