Big hits by the batters and some fine hurling by Connie Johnson gained the touring major league all-stars a 6-2 victory over the El Paso Service all-stars.
Hank Aaron
On April 8, 1974, history was made in Atlanta as Hank Aaron knocked his 715th ball out of the park, topping the Great Bambino, Babe Ruth.
ATLANTA — The U.S. Postal Service today announced it will honor baseball legend Henry “Hank” Aaron with a commemorative Forever stamp.