81 by newly elected Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson...
The record for most home runs hit during a World Series is 5, held by Reggie Jackson and Chase Utley.
At the time, Babe Ruth was the only player to hit 59 home runs, he accomplished this in 1921. He went on to break his own record in 1927 by hitting 60 home runs.
As of the end of the 2007 season: For a career it is Mickey Mantle with 536 home runs. For a season, it is Mickey Mantle with 54 home runs in 1961.
Hank Aaron 715th Home RunHank Aaron hit home run number 715 in 1974, to break Babe Ruth's all time career home run record of 714. Hank Aaron would end his career with 755 home runs.
The Oakland Athletics single season home run record was broken by Mark McGwire. McGwire belted 57 home runs in the 1997 season. Mark McGwire also holds the all-time home run record for the Oakland Athletics, in his time as an Athletic, he hit 368 home runs. The previous record holder was Jimmie Foxx.
81 by newly elected Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson...
He broke Hank Aaron's all-time home run record on August 7, 2007
Barry Bonds holds the all-time home run record with 762.
The record for most home runs hit during a World Series is 5, held by Reggie Jackson and Chase Utley.
Mickey Mantle holds the record for all time World Series home runs with 18.
Bernie Williams 22 Postseason Home RunsAs of 2009, Bernie Williams has the most career postseason home runs as a new York Yankee with 22. Williams is second all time in Major League Baseball behind Manny Ramirez who holds the record for most career postseason home runs with 29. Mickey Mantle holds the all time record for most World Series home runs with 18.
At the time, Babe Ruth was the only player to hit 59 home runs, he accomplished this in 1921. He went on to break his own record in 1927 by hitting 60 home runs.
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Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees led the Major Leagues with 54 home runs in in 1920. (A record at the time)
Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees led the Major Leagues with 59 home runs in in 1921. (A record at the time)
Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees led the Major Leagues with 60 home runs in in 1927. (A record at the time)