Julio Franco (46) becomes second oldest to hit a homerun

2005 – Julio FrancoĀ of theĀ Atlanta BravesĀ goes 3 for 4, including his first home run of the season, in a 4 – 1 victory over theĀ Houston Astros. Franco, who turns 47 onĀ August 23rd, becomes the second-oldest player in major league history to homer at 46 years, 257 days.Ā Jack Quinn, a pitcher who accomplished the feat when he was 100 days older, hit a home run for theĀ Philadelphia AthleticsĀ onĀ June 27,Ā 1930; Franco will eventually pass him as well.