Veteran sportswriter champions 30 of the most memorable homers-from Babe Ruth to Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.
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Introduction Frank Baker: The Home Run Achieves New Status October 16, 1911 Babe Ruth: A Record That Stands the Test of Time September 30, 1927 Babe Ruth: Did He Really Call the Shot? October 1, 1932 Mel Ott: Extra-Inning Blast Wins Series October 7, 1933 Gabby Hartnett: The Homer in the Gloamin' September 28, 1938 Whitey Kurowski: The End of a Remarkable Season October 5, 1942 Hank Greenberg: A Triumphant Return from the War September 30, 1945 Dick Sisler: Bats Phillies to First Flag in 35 Years October 1, 1950 Bobby Thomson: The Miracle of Coogan's Bluff October 3, 1951 Mickey Mantle: First of the Tape-Measure Homers April 17, 1953 Dusty Rhodes: Vaunted Indians Staff Goes Down September 29, 1954 Ted Williams: Bowing Out in Grand Style September 28, 1960 Bill Mazeroski: Biggest Blast in World Series History October 13, 1960 Roger Maris: A Special Record Is Broken October 1, 1961 Hank Aaron: Baseball Gets a New Home Run Ring April 8, 1974 Frank Robinson: First Black Manager Has Smashing Debut April 8, 1975 Carlton Fisk: Wave Goodbye to That One October 21, 1975 Mike Schmidt: Leading a Remarkable Comeback April 18, 1976 Chris Chambliss: The Yankees Win the LCS October 14, 1976 Reggie Jackson: Mr. October Goes to Work October 18, 1977 Willie Stargell: Pops Wins One for "The Family" October 17, 1979 George Brett: Kansas City Finally Wins a Pennant October 10, 1980 Jack Clark: A New Hero Joins Cardinals Legends October 16, 1985 Kirk Gibson: Hobbled Hitter Leads Dodgers to Victory October 15, 1988 Rick Dempsey: Marathon Ends in 22nd Inning August 23, 1989 Joe Carter: Clutch Clout Gives Blue Jays the Series October 23, 1993 Cal Ripken: Homer Accompanies Record-Setting Streak September 6, 1995 Mark McGwire: An Incredible 70-Home Run Season September 27, 1998 Fernando Tatis: Two Grand Slams in the Same Inning April 23, 1999 Sammy Sosa: First Player to Reach 60 Home Runs Twice September 18, 1999 Top 10 Homers in the All-Star Game Other Noteworthy Home Runs All-Time Home Run Leaders Sources Photograph Credits
