Japanese slugger Sadaharu Oh, left background, watches Hank Aaron

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, while Oh received $20,000. (AP Photo).

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