Originally Posted by nuttyjoe

I think it is not only homeruns that is the issue, Hev; but any long-standing record. That is why if MLB sold itself for the knowledge that Bonds obviously was going to surpass Aaron's record; that record must stand.
Speaking of Aaron, did you know that when he was set to pass Babe Ruth's record; not only was he receiving death threats, there was a fledgling movement started to not recognize this achievment because Ruth played in a league that at the time did not recognize Blacks? I forget the name of this movement; I'd have to look it up. I know it was reported back then in my local (at the time) papers.