Tag: Henry Aaron

• This day in history – April 8th

  

  Today marks the 50th anniversary of Henry “The Hammer” Aaron breaking Babe Ruth’s homerun record achieving his 715th blast. He belted the homerun off of “Gentleman” Al Downing and in addition to his feat it was the call by Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully which makes the record monumental. Eventually he would wind up with 755…

  Fred Thomas, III

  April 8, 2024

  Photography, Social issues

  715, 755, Al Downing, Atlanta versus the Dodgers, Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s homerun record, Henry Aaron, Vin Scully

• The “Ravine” Dodger Stadium – some scenes

  

  Dodger Stadium known as Chavez Ravine was scheduled to host the 2020 All-Star Game. Covid changed all of that but stadium improvements were already underway to get it ready for MLB’s big show. The 2021 season started and since Covid had become more manageable fans are allowed to attend in person. For now, the cavernous…

  Fred Thomas, III

  April 16, 2021

  Social issues

  Chavez Ravine, Dodger stadium, Henry Aaron, Jackie Robinson, MLB All Star game