While pursuing Hank Aaron’s home run record, Sadaharu Oh of the Yomiuri Giants breaks a record held by Babe Ruth when he draws his 2,057th base on balls.

On July 19, 1977 — While pursuing Hank Aaron’s home run record, Sadaharu Oh of the Yomiuri Giants breaks a record held by Babe Ruth when he draws his 2,057th base on balls.

 


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