[NFHale]

Babe Ruth did it in the “Dead Ball” era; didn’t have a corked or SuperBall in the center.

But yeah, when he hit that record breaker, I cheered for him too. I was a kid back then. Same with Roger Maris, Micky Mantle, Mark McQuire, Sammy Sosa, and Barry Bonds. Everybody loves to see someone “going for it” and trying to beat a record.

This was a stupid thing for him to to say, but it’s more than that; he REALLY believes it - it does not appear to be something that he just blurted out in a moment of anger.

He’s a racist old man, and he can fade away. He’s done to me.

Evidently, skin color means more than just being an American and a hero to a lot of kids.

[AlmaKing]

Don’t forget the Babe had at least 5 full years as a pretty good pitcher at 94-46. That could have easily been another 100 home runs, and he’d still be holding the record.

http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=121578#gameType=%27R%27&statType=2&sectionType=career&season=2014&level=%27ALL%27

[Vigilanteman]

Babe Ruth did it in the “Dead Ball” era; didn’t have a corked or SuperBall in the center.

Babe Ruth also spent the first 25% of his career as a pitcher and didn't play everyday. And he wasn't an ordinary pitcher either. He would have made the Hall of Fame if he'd remained a pitcher.

If they asterisked Aaron like they did Roger Maris, he would have had his home run total reduced by at least 20%. Still Hall of Fame numbers to be sure, but no record.