Hank
Aaron Becomes the King
This ball was used during the game in which Hank Aaron
broke Babe Ruth's career home run record on April 8,
1974. It belonged to Atlanta Brave executive Clyde King
who became the Brave's manager later that year. It is
signed by all the key participants in that historic
event.

"I was the starting and winning
pitcher in this historic game. Ron Reed"
"Was starting pitcher in
this game. Gave up Aaron's 715th home run in the 4th inning
April 8, 1974.
Al Downing" |