One afternoon stands alone in Hammerin’ Hank’s remarkable career.
On June 21, 1959, Hank Aaron delivered the only three-home-run game of his 23-year career, powering the Braves past the Giants, 13–3. Each blast was a two-run shot, and each came off a different pitcher, accounting for six RBIs in the rout. For a man who would finish with 755 home runs, this singular outburst remains a surprising footnote in a legendary résumé. Even for Aaron, some days simply stood apart.
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Aaron’s season total tightened race with Matthews
A painful toothache nearly overshadowed the slugging display
Team averages for Aaron, Spahn and the rest of the Braves
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