June 18 in Atlanta Braves History: Hank Aaron hits only the 3rd homersun into centerfield bleachers at the polo grounds (1962)

June 18, 1962 – Henry Aaron belted a grand slam into the centerfield bleachers in the Polo Grounds, just the third home run that landed there since the park was remodeled in 1923. The Braves beat the Mets, 7-1. “I hit one ball harder in my life but I never hit one longer” said Aaron after his 465-fo

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