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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
Wow that's wonderful gopiscrap. Magical memory. I like your username. It says it all.
George McGovern
Aug 19
#4
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
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! Im waving at Hank Aaron!
I had waited a long time.
George McGovern
(9,001 posts)2. What a great story jls4561. I'd bet Hank was worth the long time. Thank You!
gopiscrap
(24,440 posts)3. I came from Germany at 14 and as kid
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.
George McGovern
(9,001 posts)4. Wow that's wonderful gopiscrap. Magical memory. I like your username. It says it all.
nwliberalkiwi
(407 posts)5. Saw Hank Aaron Play
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
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.
Capt. America
(2,530 posts)7. The TRUE home run king.
George McGovern
(9,001 posts)8. For sure Capt. America. Thank You.