what year did hank aaron break hr record
âThe bigger difference is that back then they had hoods. Now they have neckties and starched shirts.â. On April 8, 1974 â 40 years ago Tuesday â Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruthâs 39-year-old Major League record. Aaron finished with 755, a mark that stood until Barry Bonds hit his 756th homer in 2007.