In 1927, Babe Ruth hit a record 60 home runs for the Yankees. This record stood until Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961, also playing for the Yankees.
Babe broke the record for career home runs, which was 138, in 1921 and broke the single season record for home runs in 1919 (record was 27 and he hit 29), 1920 (record was 29 and he hit 54), 1921 (record was 54 and he hit 59), and 1927 (record was 59 and he hit 60).
Two ballplayes have hit at least 70 home runs in a season. Mark McGwire hit 70 home runs in 1998, and Barry Bonds hit 73 in 2001 to set a record.
Dave Klingman holds the record for most home runs hit during a retirement season. He hit 35 home runs in his 1987 final season.
Dave Klingman holds the record for most home runs hit during a retirement season. He hit 35 home runs in his 1987 final season.
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The record for most home runs hit during a World Series is 5, held by Reggie Jackson and Chase Utley.
Goose Goslin holds the record for most home runs hit at Yankee Stadium by an opposing player (32).
No player has ever hit 400 home runs in a single season. The record is 73 set by Barry Bonds in 2001.
Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit a record 73 home runs during the 2001 season. He also holds the record for career home runs with 762.
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