Braves Set To Unveil Hank Aaron Statue This Week

SMYRNA, GA -- The new SunTrust Park statue commemorating Hank Aaron will be unveiled at a March 29 fundraiser, Patch has learned.

The statue, created by Atlanta artist Ross Rossin, has been one of the most highly anticipated features of the new stadium in Cobb County.

Attendees of the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation fundraiser will get a first look at the work of art, which will be on full display on April 14 when the Braves take on the San Diego Padres.

On April 8, 1974, Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record when he smashed No. 715 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. The record seemed untouchable for nearly 40 years until the Braves player from Mobile, Alabama saw it within his sights. Aaron sits alone atop Major League Baseball's all-time home run list.

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The Braves will have numerous tributes to the baseball legend throughout the park.
One of the main artistic features of the ballpark will be a baseball bat sculpture and a terrace displaying Aaron's 715th home run ball and bat, the team said.

Tickets to the SunTrust Park fundraising event will be $500 for a one and $755 for a couple.

For more about the fundraising event, see here.

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