Today In 1974: Cleveland Indians pitcher Gaylord Perry strikes out Cincinnati Reds stars Pete Rose, Joe Morgan and Johnny Bench during the Major League All-Star Game at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh! #MLB #Baseball #Legends #Reds #Guardians #History | Baseball by BSmile

TJ Friedl is just the second player in Major League Baseball since 1974 to record 17 home runs or more and 17 bunt hits or more in a single season. Roberto Alomar achieved the feat in 1999. | FanDuel Sports Network Cincinnati

#OTD in 1974, in Atlanta, Georgia, Henry "Hank" Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s 714 home run record, one of the most exciting moments in both baseball and Atlanta history. Over 50,000 fans cheered Mr. Aaron and his accomplishment as he rounded the bases at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, and he was celebrated with fireworks and a live band. Some people, however, were angry that a Black man had attained such success and broken one of baseball’s most cherished records. Intermixed with messages of support a