The Braves’ Hank Aaron watches the flight of the ball …

AP FILE PHOTO APRIL 8, 1974 | published: April 8, 2014

The Braves’ Hank Aaron watches the flight of the ball after hitting his 715th career homer to break Babe Ruth’s record in a game against the Dodgers in Atlanta. The 40th anniversary of the event will be commemorated tonight before the Braves’ home opener against the Mets.