Hank Aaron hits 300th career homerun
April 19, 1963: At the Polo Grounds, with Roger Craig on the mound, Henry Aaron belts his 300th career home run in an 8-1 victory over the Mets.
April 19, 1963: At the Polo Grounds, with Roger Craig on the mound, Henry Aaron belts his 300th career home run in an 8-1 victory over the Mets.
Willie Mays becomes the all-time National League right-handed home run leader when he connects for his 371st career round-tripper, a fourth-inning solo shot off Chicago’s Larry Jackson in the Giants’ 5-1 victory at Candlestick Park. The San Francisco center fielder surpasses Gil Hodges, who established the mark last season.
Enjoy our free trial and start listening to games, interviews and shows! Ruth, Mantle, Aaron, and Seaver!