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

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On May 7, 2005, 2005 – Julio Franco of the Atlanta Braves goes 3 for 4, including his first home run of the season, in a 4 – 1 victory over the Houston Astros. Franco, who turns 47 on August 23rd, becomes the second-oldest player in major league history to homer at 46 years, 257 days. Jack Quinn, a pitcher who accomplished the feat when he was 100 days older, hit a home run for the Philadelphia Athletics on June 27, 1930; Franco will eventually pass him as well.