On May 5, 1975, Hank Aaron surpassed Babe Ruth’s long-standing record for career runs batted in (RBIs), marking another historic milestone in his legendary baseball career. Already known for breaking Ruth’s home run record the year prior, Aaron’s new RBI achievement solidified his legacy as one of the most prolific hitters in Major League Baseball history. He ultimately retired with 755 home runs and 2,297 RBIs, the latter of which remains the all-time record. Aaron was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on August 1, 1982. After retiring, he continued to influence the game through executive roles with the Atlanta Braves and has had stadiums, streets, and scholarships named in his honor.
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