Harmon Killebrew hits his 573rd and final career home run

On September 18, 1975, future Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew hits his 573rd and final career home run. Playing for the Kansas City Royals, Killebrew homers vs his longtime team, the Minnesota Twins at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis, where he played most of his major league career. Killebrew’s blast his 14th, came off Eddie Bane, in the 2nd inn, it was a solo shot.

Killebrew hit 246 of his career home runs at Metropolitan Stadium. On the road he hit the most in Fenway Park, tallying 37 for his fantastic career.

Notable Events and Chronology for Harmon Killebrew

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