News Summary

• MLB honored the late Hank Aaron with an emotional and visually stunning presentation that left fans and players alike reaching for tissues.
• The tribute recreated Aaron’s record-breaking 715th home run with fireworks, digital visuals, and a launched baseball simulating the historic shot that took place at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in April 1974.Aaron, a Hall of Famer and civil rights icon, passed away in 2021 at age 86.
• Many fans posted heartfelt messages online, describing the experience as beautiful, powerful, and tear-inducing.