Japanese slugger Sadaharu Oh, left background, watches Hank Aaron

Japanese slugger Sadaharu Oh, left background, watches Hank Aaron

ByTom

Japanese slugger Sadaharu Oh, left background, watches Hank Aaron warm up prior to the two-man home run contest at Korakuen Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday, Nov 2 1974. Aaron won the contest, hitting 10 home run out of 18 fair pitches. Oh blasted nine homers out 20 fair pitches. Aaron won $50,000 for his efforts,…

Hank Aaron’s career with the Atlanta Braves comes to an end

Hank Aaron’s career with the Atlanta Braves comes to an end

ByThis Day in Baseball

On November 2, 1974, Hank Aaron’s career with the Atlanta Braves comes to an end. The Braves deal the all-time home run king to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Dave May and minor league pitcher Roger Alexander. The move allows the all-time career home run champ to finish his career in Milwaukee, the city in…