At Crosley Field, Braves’ outfielder Hank Aaron collects his 3,000th hit (May 17, 1970)

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1970, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Crosley Field, Hank Aaron, May 17, Wayne Simpson

Hank Aaron

At Crosley Field on May 17, 1970, Braves’ outfielder Hank Aaron collects his 3,000th hit when he scratches an infield single off of Reds’ pitcher Wayne Simpson.

‘Hammering Hank’ becomes the ninth player in major league history, and the first with 500 home runs, to reach this milestone.