Braves celebrate Hank Aaron’s 715th homer

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Braves celebrate Hank Aaron’s 715th homer

The Braves celebrated the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th home run on April 8, 2014.

Fans holding signs representing each of Hank Aaron's 715 home runs stand in center field Tuesday evening April 8, 2014 during a ceremony to honor the 40th anniversary of Aaron's achievement before the Braves' home opener against the Mets. BEN GRAY / BGRAY@AJC.COM

Fans holding signs representing each of Hank Aaron's 715 home runs stand in center field Tuesday evening April 8, 2014 during a ceremony to honor the 40th anniversary of Aaron's achievement before the Braves' home opener against the Mets. BEN GRAY / BGRAY@AJC.COM

Fans holding signs representing each of Hank Aaron's 715 home runs stand in center field Tuesday evening April 8, 2014 during a ceremony to honor the 40th anniversary of Aaron's achievement before the Braves' home opener against the Mets. BEN GRAY / BGRAY@AJC.COM

Hank Aaron waves to fans as he leaves after a pregame ceremony to recognize the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run before the season opener at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Hank Aaron speaks during a pregame ceremony to recognize the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run before the season opener at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Hank Aaron speaks during a pregame ceremony to recognize the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run before the season opener at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Hank Aaron thanks his fans during a ceremony before the Braves home opener Tuesday evening April 8, 2014 to mark the 40th anniversary of his 715th home run as Bud Celig, commissioner of Major League Baseball, leans in to listen. BEN GRAY / BGRAY@AJC.COM

Hank Aaron speaks during a pregame ceremony to recognize the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run before the season opener at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Hank Aaron speaks during a pregame ceremony to recognize the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run before the season opener at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Bud Celig, commissioner of Major League Baseball, shakes hands with Hank Aaron during a ceremony before the Braves home opener Tuesday evening April 8, 2014 to mark the 40th anniversary of Aaron's 715th home run. BEN GRAY / BGRAY@AJC.COM

Commissioner of Major League Baseball Bud Selig congratulates Hank Aaron during a pregame ceremony to recognize the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run before the season opener at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Hank Aaron shares a laugh with his wife Billye Aaron during a pregame ceremony to recognize the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run before the season opener at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Hank Aaron laughs during a pregame ceremony to recognize the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run before the season opener at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Hank Aaron is comforted by his wife Billye Aaron during a pregame ceremony to recognize the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run before the season opener at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Bud Celig, commissioner of Major League Baseball, shakes hands with Hank Aaron during a ceremony before the Braves home opener Tuesday evening April 8, 2014 to mark the 40th anniversary of Aaron's 715th home run. BEN GRAY / BGRAY@AJC.COM

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank unveils Hank Aaron jersey during during a pregame ceremony to recognize the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run before the season opener at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Braves players line the dugout to watch a ceremony before the Braves home opener Tuesday evening April 8, 2014 to mark the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th home run. BEN GRAY / BGRAY@AJC.COM

The Braves unveil their 2013 National League East division banner Tuesday evening April 8, 2014 before their home opener against the Mets. BEN GRAY / BGRAY@AJC.COM

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Fans holding signs representing each of Hank Aaron's 715 home runs stand in center field Tuesday evening April 8, 2014 during a ceremony to honor the 40th anniversary of Aaron's achievement before the Braves' home opener against the Mets. BEN GRAY / BGRAY@AJC.COM

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