Hank Aaron Hit Home Run No. 715 40 Years Ago TodayHank Aaron Hit Home Run No. 715 40 Years Ago TodayIt was April 8, 1974 when Atlanta Braves outfielder Hank Aaron drove an Al Downing pitch into the bullpen of Atlanta Fulton-County Stadium to hit his 715th home run, breaking Babe Ruth's record.Luscious IceLuscious Ice