May 14 in Los Angeles Angels History: Reggie Jackson passes Mickey Mantle on Homerun List (1986)

On May 14, 1986 , California Angels slugger Reggie Jackson hits his 537th career home run Jackson’s shot, gave the Angels a 2-0 lead against Roger Clemens and the Boston Red Sox in the first inning. The towering blast moved Jackson, who will turn 40 on Sunday, ahead of Mickey Mantle on the career li

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