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It Takes Two to Make Home-Run History

In 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing threw the fastball that turned into Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th career home run. As Barry Bonds continues his quest to break Aaron's home run record, Downing discusses what it's like to be on the pitcher's mound when a batter makes history.

Al Downing, former pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers

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