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On this day in Yankees history – Babe Ruth hits number 600

It has been 84 years since Babe Ruth launched his 600th career home run, becoming the first player ever to accomplish the feat. The Yankees defeated the St. Louis Browns 11-7 with Ruth bringing home three runs. The historic homer, his 35th of the season, was hit off of George Blaeholder who lasted just two innings.

A young boy named Tony Gallico retrieved the ball, which had left the park and hit a car parked on the street.

Babe Ruth and little Tony Gallico engaged in a business transaction out at the St.