
The all time home run record for a National Leaguer dated back to 1884 when Ned Williamson of the Chicago White Stockings hit 27. Babe Ruth surpassed that single season record in 1919 when he hit 29 for the Boston Red Sox. Ruth would continue to assault the record books for many more years, as he shattered the record the following season with 54 big flies, and another 59 in 1920. Hornsby finished that '22 season with 42 bombs. The National League mark was reestablished in 1929 when Chuck Klein hit 43. Ruth set the benchmark of 60 in 1927 which stood until 1961 when Roger Maris hit 61.
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