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Video of the Day: A look back at "Home Run Derby"
Hank Aaron competed on "Home Run Derby."  
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Tags: hank aaron, duke snider, home run derby

Millions of TV viewers will watch Brewers slugger Ryan Braun and others compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby tonight at Yankee Stadium.

Though it can be ponderous and boring, it usually draws some of the bigger ratings of the year for ESPN.

In order to get you in the mood for this event, here is a quick look at the show that inspired it all, with Milwaukee Braves slugger Hank Aaron facing off against Duke Snider.

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