Eclipse And “Exactly” 50 Years Since Henry Aaron’s 715th H.R. ECLIPSED Babe’s Record

Today on another Monday April 8th, there will be a total solar eclipse, the last such until 2044.

It occurs on the exact 50 year anniversary of Henry Aaron blasting his 715th lifetime home run, which yes, eclipsed the hallowed record of Babe Ruth.

I have great thoughts about both of these all-time greats, whose predominant outfield position was in right, however, each played another “out there” place.

Today when “out there” shows a phenomenon, thoughts of Henry and “The Babe” resonate with that night, the NBC telecast, calls by Curt Gowdy, Milo Hamilton and Vin Scully and especially that of my father “calling” to my mother to watch, indelibly and happily etched in my mind.

A veritable sun and moon, 2 for 1. Click below to view Henry’s 700th home run with Harry Kalas on play by play with commentary from Rich Ashburn.

Next, 50 years ago today, #715, one more than Babe Ruth, as called by Milo Hamilton.