SAVANNAH, Ga.—Charlie Russo had an unbelievable view of Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th home run. Fifty years later, he’s ready to share it with the world.
The 81-year-old Mr. Russo is releasing his long-private footage of the moment Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s record on April 8, 1974, which he captured after surreptitiously following Aaron’s family onto the field at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Mr. Russo was right there celebrating at home plate with Aaron, his family and teammates—including Dusty Baker, who was on deck for the Atlanta Braves when Aaron connected.
