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LAST HOME RUN HIT ON THIS DAY IN 1935

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On May 25, 1935, at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Babe
Ruth
hit his 714th home run, a record for career home runs that
would stand for almost 40 years. This was one of Ruth’s last games,
and the last home run of his career. Ruth went four for four on the
day, hitting three home runs and driving in six runs.

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Babe Ruth touches home plate after his 714th and final home run
at Forbes Field it was his 3rd home run of the game!

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HOME RUN BAT WAS BIG HIT AT AUCTION

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LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the
ballpark.

The bat used by the legendary baseball player to hit his 500th home run
was
auctioned on Saturday for more than $1 million.

SCP Auctions didn’t identify the buyer. The auction was held in Laguna
Niguel, California
.

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George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr.
(February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948)

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IT WAS 500 FOR AARON ON THIS DAY IN 1968

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On July 14, 1968, Atlanta Braves slugger Henry “Hank” Aaron hits
the 500th home run of his career in a 4-2 win over the
San Francisco Giants.

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Henry Louis Aaron turned 85 in February.

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