August 4 in Yankees History: Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez hit his 500th homer (2007)

On August 4, 2007, Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez hit his 500th homer, becoming the 22nd player to reach the milestone. At 32 years, eight days, Rodriguez surpasses Jimmie Foxx as the youngest player to reach the 500-mark. The homer came against Kansas City’s Kyle Davies,who was recently acquir

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