Sports history in Black: Barry Bonds sets a home run record

Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth and even Mark McGwire are usually mentioned among the greatest home run hitters of all-time. Add Barry Bonds to that group.

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds pictured on August 26, 2006. Photo credit: Barry Bonds, Kevin Rushforth
San Francisco Giants’ Barry Bonds pictured on August 26, 2006. Photo credit: Barry Bonds, Kevin Rushforth

He had a legendary career, and on Oct. 4, 2001, he etched his name in home run history. Bonds hit his 70th home run of the season in a San Francisco Giants 10-2 win against the Houston Astros. His 70th home run tied McGwire for the most home runs in a single season. 

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