Hank Aaron’s grand slam helps the Atlanta Braves to a 15 – 3 rout of the Phillies. It is Aaron’s 649th home run, moving him ahead of Willie Mays into second place on the career list. It is also his 14th grand slam, tying Gil Hodges’ National League record. Aaron will now by just 65 shy of Babe Ruth’s total.

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On June 10, 1972 Hank Aaron’s grand slam helps the Atlanta Braves to a 15 – 3 rout of the Phillies. It is Aaron’s 649th home run, moving him ahead of Willie Mays into second place on the career list. It is also his 14th grand slam, tying Gil Hodges’ National League record. Aaron will now by just 65 shy of Babe Ruth’s total.