Hank Aaron hits record-breaking 715th homer 40 years ago today

So 40 years ago today, Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run to break Babe Ruth's career record. 

He's still the home run king in my book ... 

Here's a good read about how Dusty Baker, Al Downing and Davey Lopes recall witnessing Hammerin' Hank passing The Babe. And here's the legendary Vin Scully's call.

And here's a great clip of Hank appearing on David Letterman's show in 1982.