Babe Ruth's 600th Home Run Legacy | New York Yankees News

On August 21, 1931, Babe Ruth smashed his 600th career home run—becoming the first and only player to ever reach that milestone. At 36, he was still dominating, leading the AL in homers for the final time that season and finishing with 46. His feat set a record that would take nearly 40 years for Willie Mays to break, cementing Ruth as a generational power hitter. Beyond homers, he was a pitcher, winner, and franchise icon, transforming the Yankees into a dynasty. His 600th blast remains one of baseball’s most legendary moments—a true testament to his unparalleled legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e2c4149165c66c04