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Who held the MLB record for most career home runs before Hank Aaron?

  • Ty Cobb

  • Willie Mays

  • Babe Ruth

  • Joe DiMaggio

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Babe Ruth, often called the "Bambino" or the "Sultan of Swat," held the Major League Baseball (MLB) record for most career home runs before being surpassed by Hank Aaron. Ruth's prodigious hitting and charismatic personality made him an iconic figure in the sport, capturing the hearts of fans and forever etching his name in baseball history.
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