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What Had Happened Was: 9/13/17

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    On this day in sports history

    On Sept. 13, 1965, San Francisco Giants center fielder Willie Mays became the first African-American and fifth major leaguer in history to hit 500 home runs, joining fellow sluggers Babe Ruth (714), Jimmie Foxx (534), Ted Williams (521) and Mel Ott (511). It was the then-34-year-old’s 47th home run of the season, and he ended his career with 660 homers, which was third all-time before Barry Bonds passed him in 2004.

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    Rhiannon Walker is an associate editor at The Undefeated. She is a drinker of Sassy Cow Creamery chocolate milk, an owner of an extensive Disney VHS collection, and she might have a heart attack if Frank Ocean doesn't drop his second album.

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