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Fri, 1960-06-17

Ted Williams becomes the fourth major league player to hit his 500th home run. Williams' two-run shot off Wynn Hawkins helps the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Indians. Joining Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, and Mel Ott.

 

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