Commissioner Selig Congratulates Bonds

By Herb White, Special to AOL Black Voices,
Posted: 2007-08-05 11:12:49

Will You Crown Him King?

Chris Carlson, AP

Barry Bonds finally caught up with Hank Aaron when he hit his 755th home run Saturday, but the slugger's road to history has not been one without scandal.

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    (Aug. 5) - Baseball commissioner Bud Selig released a statement after Barry Bonds tied the all-time home run record:

    "Congratulations to Barry Bonds as he ties Major League Baseball's home run record. No matter what anybody thinks of the controversy surrounding this event, Mr. Bonds' achievement is noteworthy and remarkable.

    "As I said previously, out of respect for the tradition of the game, the magnitude of the record and the fact that all citizens in this country are innocent until proven guilty, either I or a representative of my office will attend the next few games and make every attempt to observe the breaking of the all-time home run record."

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