On June 10, 1921, Babe Ruth crushed his 17th homer of the season, passing the all-time career mark with number 120. The blast vaulted him into first place on a list he would dominate until 1974, eventually finishing with 714. The milestone came in an 8–6 Yankees loss to first-place Cleveland in extra innings, a reminder that even Ruth’s biggest moments didn’t always decide the outcome.
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