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Article: Barry Bonds ties Hank Aaron's all-time home run record.(SPORTS)(Brief article)
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- August 20, 2007
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Now that Barry Bonds has caught the Hammer, it's all about imprinting his own legacy in the history books. "The hard part is over right now," the San Francisco Giants slugger said after tying Hank Aaron's coveted career home run record of 755 on a 2-1 fastball, hitting it to left-center field against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
The long anticipated hit came eight days and 28 plate appearances since Bonds belted his 754th home run. The legendary Aaron was not in attendance to see the tying home run, however the Hall of Famer bad previously said he would not follow the chase in person. "It's a little bit different than any other milestone I've ever gone ...