Maybe the atmosphere and energy of Atlanta is what was needed for the 95th Annual MLB All Star Game to rejuvenate the Black community’s interest in baseball. Not only as fans, but as coaches, managers ...

1973 — Hank Aaron of Atlanta hit his 700th home run in the third inning of an 8-4 Braves loss to Philadelphia. Aaron connected on a 1-1 fastball off Phillies pitcher Ken Brett.