“Hammerin’ Hank”- A legend in the making!
For many baseball fans of a certain age it’s hard to believe that a half-century has passed since “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron did what was believed at the time to be unthinkable. But when Aaron surpassed Babe Ruth in 1974 to become the all-time Major League Baseball home run king for decades to follow baseball fans worldwide were watching. Read More: 715 at 50 Book Offers Insight On Historic Aaron Home Run.
Join us in Bernheim Hall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of baseball legend Henry Hank Aaron’s historic home run. Our speaker of the hour Mr. Randy Louis Cox will share his book 715 at 50 – The Night Henry Aaron Changed Baseball and the World Forever and his account of witnessing “Hammerin’ Hank” on the playing field at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium on April 8 1974 which was quite possibly the single most significant moment in sports of all time.
After Mr. Cox’s talk a question-and-answer session will be followed by a book signing and reception in the Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room.
Link for purchase of: 715 at 50 – The Night Henry Aaron Changed Baseball and the World Forever.
For more information call (251) 494-2298 or email Adrienne McSwain at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!
Event Venue
Ben May Main Library, Ben May Main Library701 Government StreetMobile, AL 36602 United States, Mobile, United States
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