May 12 in Atlanta Braves History: Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs becomes the ninth player to join the 500-home run club (1970)

On May 12, 1970, Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs becomes the ninth player to join the 500-home run club. It is also his 1,600th career RBI., The future Hall of Famer connects against Atlanta Braves right-hander Pat Jarvis, driving a pitch into the left-field bleachers at Wrigley Field. The ball, aft

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