The year was 2007. Transformers was just starting its loud and clunky run to box office success, Andy Samberg was introducing a new form of Internet-friendly comedy named the "digital short" and America was learning how to dance all over again from a young man who called himself "Soulja Boy." Over in San Francisco, a controversial old slugger was taking what many suspected was a chemically-enhanced run at one of the most hallowed records in sport. And on the night of Aug. 7, he finally got there by launching a baseball into the cool bay air of San Francisco: You might remember everything that happened after that ball landed and you might not. Barry Bonds circled the bases for the 756th time in his big league career. Henry Aaron appeared on the video screen to congratulate him while a few others started the clock on their 15 minutes of fame.
Barry Bonds’ 756th home run turns five today
Published August 7, 2012 at 8:40 AM
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