Brewers celebrate Aaron with mural, tribute

A very special night at the ballpark today marks 50 years since Hank Aaron hit his 755th home run. It was the last of his career. It set a new record in baseball. Let's head out to the ballpark because that's where Fox 6's Ashley Sears is with how his legacy was honored tonight, Ash. Yeah, hi Ben and Kim. It is a big night here at the ballpark honoring a baseball legend. It was on this night in 1976 that Hank Aaron hit that 755th home run. Tonight the Brewers and fans paid tribute to one of baseball's greatest. This worked out really well. On a day like this there might not be a better spot at American Family Field than here. We're lucky to get this parking space. Randy Malone and his family had no idea they'd be tailgating on top of history. On the 50th anniversary of the exact spot where Hank Aaron's 755th home run landed in 1976, it was the final of his career. I remember watching Hank Aaron play when I was in my teens, you know, when he came back from Atlanta. The Brewers celebrated the anniversary unveiling a mural outside of the Clinton Rose Senior Center. Aaron's widow, Billie, explained why they returned to the Cream City in 1974. Henry wanted very much to end his career here in Milwaukee, which he dearly, dearly loved. Ahead of Monday's game, another tribute remembering Aaron for his impact on baseball and history. It's a really cool experience. I'm getting goosebumps talking about it. For fans, Hank Aaron was more than just an athlete. He was so dominant with home runs throughout his entire career to be here on an anniversary night where he hit his last one, it's pretty cool. Remembering a remarkable moment that won't be forgotten. He was just a good guy. He exemplifies Milwaukee. And we're told tonight that Mrs. Aaron walked by this display and insisted on sitting in that chair right there. That is where the 755th home run landed on this day in 1976. Hank Aaron died in 2021. He held on to that home run record for 31 years. Reporting live at American Family Field, Ashley Sears, Fox 6 News. How cool for Randy and his family. You know, you don't get to pick your parking spot. They just kind of tell you where to go and of all days to park in that spot. Very, very cool. Thanks, Ash.