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I have always wondered who was the all-time home run king before Babe Ruth and the year that Ruth took over the lead.
How many home runs did the Babe have at that point?
Jim Alexander
Brandon, Fla.
On July 6, 1921, Ruth hit his 137th career homer to become the major leagues' all-time home run leader. The previous record holder with 136 was Roger Connor who played from 1880 through 1897.