Just three days after hitting career home run number 500, Jimmie Foxx belted career homer number 501 to move into first place on the all-time home run list. Following an off day, the Athletics decided to give Foxx a day off yesterday, but moved Foxx up to lead off spot, and he wasted no time, hitting the first pitch of the game over the right field stands off Paul Erickson of the Boston Red Sox.
With nobody ahead of him, and the closest player, Bill Dickey, over 100 home runs behind him, Foxx will get the opportunity to extend his career home run lead each game he plays.