Hank Aaron at Home in the 1972 All-Star Game

50 years ago, on July 25, 1972, the All-Star game was played in Atlanta for the first and only time in Aaron's career.

ATLANTA STADIUM - July 25, 1972

NOTE FROM THE SPORTS TIME TRAVELER - I was a Hank Aaron fan in the early 1970s. As a little kid I followed Aaron’s progress enroute to his ascension as the all-time home run king. 50 years ago, July 25, 1972, was the only all-star game ever played in “The Launching Pad”, the nickname for old Atlanta Stadium. And 38 year…