Actually I was 10 years old or so when Hank Aaron broke the record of Ruth. And I rooted for him and he was like a hero at that time. And I read now that he will not show up at the park if Bonds is getting close to the record and I think that is sour grapes on his part. He didn't mind getting the acolades when he got the record with that fan running around the field with him. It has not been proven Bonds took steroids and lets face it , it is a good excuse for Aaron to not show up since if Bonds didn't have the allegations he would have to show up. But regardless Hank should show up. I am glad Bonds is going to break that record, especially after the way Hank Aaron acted. I like Hank, but Barry is near my age and he is at 742 now and why not break that record. I just hope Barry does not pull a muscle like Pujols did a year ago. Anyway, if Barry does not do it, A-rod will do it in a few years.. Or Ken Griffey if Ken doesn't have more injuries.