Willie Mays passes Mickey Mantle with his 455th career home run

Giants rookie Willie Mays blasts a 13th-inning solo homer

On April 14, 1965 ā€” Willie Mays hits his 455th career home run, a third-inning two-run shot to left field off future Hall of Famer Jim Bunning, in the Giantsā€™ 5-2 victory over the Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium. The round-tripper surpasses Yankees slugger Mickey Mantleā€™s current total, a lead the Say Hey Kid will not again relinquish to his rival center fielder.

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