Milwaukee to keep record at 755
Hank Aaron might live forever as baseball’s home run champion, at least at Miller Park.
On the plaza outside the main gate, beneath a large statue of Aaron, a plaque lists the feats of the Hall of Fame slugger. First on the list: “Baseball’s all-time home run king with 755 career home runs.”
By hitting three more home runs, Barry Bonds would pass Aaron. For now, though, the Milwaukee Brewers say they have no plans to reword the plaque.
“There hasn’t been any discussion about changing the text of the plaque,” said Rick Schlesinger, the Brewers’ executive vice president. “Never say never, but I don’t anticipate it changing any time soon. I think a lot of people in Milwaukee are going to view Hank Aaron as the home run champion.”
Bonds was booed harshly at Miller Park on Friday, his standard reception at road games. He reportedly has used steroids, triggering a national debate about his worthiness as holder of baseball’s most cherished record.
Aaron, who has said he will not be in attendance if or when Bonds breaks the record, is beloved here.
He started his career with the Milwaukee Braves and finished with the Brewers -- he hit his final home run in Milwaukee 31 years ago Friday -- and his retired number hangs from the rafters at Miller Park.
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