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Mike Hessman, the minor-league home run king, retires (Big League Stew)

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Hessman breaks home run record

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The greatest home run hitter you've possibly never heard of officially called it a career on Saturday.

Mike Hessman, the minor league career home run leader in the United States and Canada, confirmed his announced his retirement after spending 20 seasons in professional baseball.

Hessman, who will turn 38 in March, hit minor league home run No. 433 on Aug. 3 against former major-leaguer pitcher Dustin McGowan to surpass Buzz Arlett on the all-time list.