On April 27, 1971 , at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium , Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron becomes the third man to reach the 600-home run milestone. Aaron hits a two-run 350-foot blast in the bottom of the 3rd off Giants’ hurler (and future Hall of famer) Gaylord Perry , joining Babe Ruth and Willie
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