Babe Ruth Hits 60th Home Run
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Date
September 30, 1927
Type
National
Author
anupjishnu
Location
New York City,
New York,
United States
Categories
Sports
Event Details
On September 30, 1927, Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run of the season, setting a record that stood for 34 years.
Ruth's power hitting revolutionized baseball, moving it from the "dead-ball" era to a high-scoring game and saving the sport's popularity after the Black Sox scandal.
He hit the 60th at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York against Washington Senators.