1929day.year
Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs in his career with a home run at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio.
Baseball icon Babe Ruth becomes the first player to hit 500 career home runs with a shot at Cleveland's League Park.
On August 11, 1929, New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth hit his 500th career home run off pitcher George Uhle of the Cleveland Indians at League Park. This milestone cemented Ruth’s reputation as the greatest power hitter in baseball history. Fans cheered as the ball sailed into the left field stands, celebrating Ruth's enduring talent. By reaching 500 homers, he shattered previous records and set a standard that would stand for decades. Ruth’s achievement symbolized the growth of the modern home run era and his larger-than-life personality. It remains one of the most iconic moments in Major League Baseball lore.
1929
Babe Ruth
baseball
500
home runs
League Park
Cleveland, Ohio