Anniversary of a historic event
Wednesday marked the 35th anniversary of Hank Aaron’s 715th home run. On April 8, 1974, Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s record, which had stood for nearly 40 years since Ruth’s retirement from the game in 1935. While Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier and it is widely believed that Willie Mays was a better player, Hammerin’ Hank will forever be remembered as one of the most influential African Americans in sports history.
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In 1958, Skowron became the hero against Hank Aaron's Milwaukee Braves. Down 3-1, the Yankees won the next three to take the Series. Moose drove in the winning run in Game Six, and his three-run homer in the eighth inning of Game Seven sealed the deal for the Yankees; he drove in four of their six runs in that final game. Though pitcher Bob Turley won the Series MVP, Skowron's power numbers--2 homers and 7 RBI--were second only to Hank Bauer.
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