"Chicks Dig the Long Ball": MLB's Top Home Run Hitters

The origin of this phrase can be traced by to a 1998 Nike commercial featuring 2 of the best pitchers in the league: Mike Maddox and Tom Glavine. Their point was that women will be impressed by feats of strength and heroics, rather than the artistry of pitching. Does that apply to you as well? How well do you know MLB's all time career home run hitters? Step up to the plate and demonstrate your knowledge!

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"Chicks Dig the Long Ball": MLB's Top Home Run Hitters

Which of the following sluggers hit a 'walk off' HR to win a World Series Championship for Toronto?

What former New York Yankees infielder sits 4th on the all time home run list?

Nicknamed 'The Hawk', this OF slugger starred for the Expos and the Cubs:

In 1998, this OF was one of 2 players who broke the record for most HRs in a season. Who is he?

Known as 'Mr October' during his career for his playoff heroics, what slugger hit 563 career homers?

Who is the all time home run leader?

Tied for 41st on the list with 449 HRs, this player has a son who is a current MLB slugger:

Who did Hank Aaron pass to become the all time home run leader (at the time) in 1975?

Who ranks 2nd on the all time list of home runs with 755 career dingers?

Which of the following sluggers was a Canadian?

Which of this home run hitters never played with the Toronto Blue Jays?

Nicknamed 'The Say Hey Kid', this Hall of Famer is 6th all time in home runs with 660. Who is he?

Nicknamed 'Big Papi', this slugger ranks 17th on the list with 541 career homers. Who is he?

Tied for 20th on the list with 521, he was nicknamed 'The Splendid Splinter'?

The 7th all time Home Run hitter had a father that also played MLB. Who is he?

This slugger is the only member of the Top 25 list to still be an active player?

What legendary Minnesota Twin slugger ranks 12th all time with 573 home runs?

What currently active Detroit Tiger started the season in 28th place with 503 career home runs?

This HOF Yankees centerfielder ranks 18th on the all time home run list with 536. Who is he?

What former Phillie ranks 16th on the list and won 10 gold gloves during his career?

When he played with Mark McGwire, this player and McGwire were known as 'The Bash Brothers':

Which of this HR hitters never played for the Boston Red Sox?

Where does Mark McGwire rank on the all time Home Run list with 583 career dingers?

Which of the following sluggers is NOT in the Top 50 of all time home runs?

What long time Baltimore first baseman ranks 27th on the list with 504 career homers?

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