Hank Aaron makes his first spring training start for the Milwaukee Braves

On March 14, 1954, future Hall of Famer Hank Aaron makes his first spring training start for the Milwaukee Braves. Aaron, taking advantage of an injury suffered by starting outfielder Bobby Thomson, he raps out three hits, including a home run.in an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox. Aaron will eventually start for the Braves on Opening Day and will go on to hit a respectable .280 with 13 home runs and 58 RBIs in his rookie season.

The noise of the contact is so loud that Ted Williams runs out of the Boston clubhouse to see who can make that sound with a bat.

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