Fulton County Stadium
Atlanta Braves
Fulton County Stadium, known as 'The Launching Pad' for its homer-friendly dimensions, hosted the Braves for 31 seasons. Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's all-time home run record here on April 8, 1974, hitting career home run no. 715 off Al Downing of the Dodgers.
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Stadium Stats
Capacity
52,769
Year Opened
1966
Surface
Natural Grass
Roof Type
Open
Coordinates
33.7354, -84.3897
Did You Know?
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Hank Aaron hit his record-breaking 715th career home run here on April 8, 1974, before a crowd of 53,775 fans amid heavy security.
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The park's nickname 'The Launching Pad' was earned for its thin Atlanta air, which made it one of the most home-run-friendly parks of its era.
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The stadium was demolished in 1997 and the lot became a parking area. The site where Aaron crossed home plate is marked with a commemorative plaque.