Hank Aaron's Historic Home Run Record in 1977
The page from the 1977 Sporting News Dope Book highlights the achievements of Henry Aaron, known as "Baseball's Home Run King." The statistics provided list Aaron's home runs from the years 1975 and 1976. In 1975, he hit 12 home runs, with notable achievements including games played against teams such as the Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Milwaukee Brewers. The pitching opponents he faced include notable names like Gaylord Perry, Pat Dobson, and Mike Cuellar. In 1976, Aaron hit 10 home runs. The data shows specific dates and games, such as those against the California Angels and the Baltimore Orioles. Pitchers like Cal Tanana and Don Gullett were also part of this period. The page emphasizes Aaron's consistent performance during these years, illustrating his remarkable stature within Major League Baseball history.