Willie Mays Breaks Baseball Homerun Record

At Candlestick Park, Willie Mays of the Giants ties Jimmy Fox with his 534th home run. The next day, Mays hits his 535th home run, surpassing Fox and becoming the greatest right-handed home run hitter in history. Only Babe Ruth has more home runs. Mays receives a standing ovation, and a fan exchanges the home run ball for an autographed one. This season, Mays has also broken records set by Mel Ott and Ted Williams.

What milestone was Willie Mays aiming for during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals?

• His 600th home run

• His 534th home run

• His 700th home run

• His 500th home run

How many fans attended the game to see if Mays could break Fox's record?

• 32,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

• 40,000

Who did Willie Mays surpass to become the greatest right-handed home run hitter?

• Mel Ott

• Babe Ruth

• Jimmy Fox

• Ted Williams

What did the young fan receive in exchange for the ball Mays hit for his 535th home run?

• A signed jersey

• A baseball bat

• An autographed ball

• A ticket to the next game

Which other players' home run records did Mays break this season?

• Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio

• Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds

• Mel Ott and Ted Williams

• Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig