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Vin Scully calls Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run! (Original Post) George McGovern Aug 18 OP
Thank you. Growing up in North Carolina, I watched the Atlanta Braves, probably because they were the closest thing to jls4561 Aug 18 #1
What a great story jls4561. I'd bet Hank was worth the long time. Thank You! George McGovern Aug 19 #2
I came from Germany at 14 and as kid gopiscrap Aug 19 #3
Wow that's wonderful gopiscrap. Magical memory. I like your username. It says it all. George McGovern Aug 19 #4
Saw Hank Aaron Play nwliberalkiwi Aug 19 #5
The 1957 Milwaukee Braves George McGovern Aug 19 #6
The TRUE home run king. Capt. America Monday #7
For sure Capt. America. Thank You. George McGovern Monday #8

jls4561

(2,646 posts)
1. Thank you. Growing up in North Carolina, I watched the Atlanta Braves, probably because they were the closest thing to
Mon Aug 18, 2025, 11:59 PM
Aug 18

hometown team.

When the All Star Games was held in San Francisco, I was fortunate enough to attend and Aaron made an appearance on the field.
I stood up and cheered and waved wildly. My cousin, who was attending with me asked what was I doing? I told her,
“Shut up! I’m waving at Hank Aaron!”

I had waited a long time.

gopiscrap

(24,440 posts)
3. I came from Germany at 14 and as kid
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 12:57 AM
Aug 19

the first American thing I fell in love with was baseball. I remember watching this on the TV live with my foster father in Tavoma WA.

nwliberalkiwi

(407 posts)
5. Saw Hank Aaron Play
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 07:16 AM
Aug 19

I saw Hank Aaron play in Milwaukee during the 1957 season. Went to the park with my uncle---had my first bratwurst at the stadium.
What a team Milwaukee had that year!!!

George McGovern

(9,001 posts)
6. The 1957 Milwaukee Braves
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 08:33 AM
Aug 19

The 1957 Milwaukee Braves inherited an array of heroes to worship and quickly became the sensation of baseball.
https://emke.uwm.edu/entry/milwaukee-braves/
The Encyclopedia of Milwaukee (EMKE) is a digital urban history encyclopedia created and housed at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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