1929 — Babe Ruth hit his 500th career home run in the second inning off Willis Hudlin at Cleveland’s League Park. The homer ...

Learn about the major world events and happenings, birthdays, and deaths that took place on August 11. Check what happened ...

1921 — Babe Ruth achieves 139 home runs and becomes the all-time home run leader in Major League Baseball, taking the title from Roger Connor.

It was on this day (July 13) in 1934, that New York Yankees star Babe Ruth founded a historic club. Per Ryan Spaeder on social media: #Yankees Babe Ruth founded the 700 Home Run Club 91 years ago ...

1896 — James Foulis wins the U.S. Men’s Open golf championship at Shinnecock Hills, Southampton, N.Y. 1921 — Babe Ruth achieves 139 home runs and becomes the all-time home run leader in ...

Boston Braves P Lefty Tyler begins a string of 23 shutout innings, but Red Ames of the Reds matches him today in a 13-inning, ...