Hensley, who gave up No. 755 to Bonds, had minor league steroid suspension

HISTORY MADE: Bonds Hits 755. A-Rod hits 500

Maury posted 8/5/2007 from www.bizofbaseball.com

History was two-fold today, as Barry Bonds has just hit home run #755 off Clay Ensley in San Diego in the top of the 2nd inning to tie Henry Aaron as the all-time home run leader. On the same day, Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player in history to hit 500 home runs. Rodriguez is seen as the man most likely to catch Bonds during his career.

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EPIC CARNIVAL | SPORTS NEWS WITH A TWIST found this 8/5/2007 on s2nblog.wordpress.com

Barry Bonds hit this shot off of Clay Hensley in the 2nd inning at Petco Park to tie Henry Aaron. ESPN blacked out the Giants/Padres in my area again, so I didn’t see Bud Selig stand up and keep his hands in his pockets. Regardless of where ...

It had to happen sooner or later

EPIC CARNIVAL | SPORTS NEWS WITH A TWIST found this 8/5/2007 on www.blowncoverage.com

It seemed to be taking an eternity but Barry Bonds has tied Hank Aaron at 755 . Bonds led off the second inning with the historic blast off of Padres pitcher Clay Hensley. The game is still in progress so there's a chance that he could still break the ...

The terrible swift sword: Reaction to Bonds' #755

EPIC CARNIVAL | SPORTS NEWS WITH A TWIST found this 8/5/2007 on grg51.typepad.com

Reaction to Barry Bonds tying Hank Arron with career home run #755 came swift and (at times) terrible. The Houston Chronicle : The Entire Game is Diminished (image from AP). Congratulations, Barry. You did it. You joined the 755-homer club ...

Side by side with Aaron / Bonds' historic home run, dogged by controversy, is a big relief

SportsFilter found this 8/5/2007 on www.sfgate.com

(08-04) 23:32 PDT San Diego -- Throughout the pursuit, Barry Bonds' world had become suffocating. He chased Henry Aaron while allegations of steroid abuse chased him. To his left, to his right, above and below, the media and fans crowded him, watched ...