When did Barry Bonds hit 73 home runs?

2001
In 2001, Barry Bonds crushed 73. So who is the single-season home run king? “It doesn’t matter,” Giancarlo Stanton told Dave Hyde of the Sun Sentinel. “The record is the record.

Who hit 73 home runs in one season?

Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds, the all-time career home run leader in Major League Baseball, led the league in home runs twice including in 2001 when he set the record single-season mark of 73.

How much did Barry Bonds 73rd home run sell for?

$450,000
BASEBALL; 73rd Home Run Ball Sells for $450,000 – The New York Times.

What happened to Barry Bonds record breaking home run ball?

Barry Bonds’ 756th home run ball was eventually sold to fashion designer Marc Ecko for $752,467. Murphy split the money with his friend who made the trip with him and put his half away to build on over the years. He eventually opened up a sneaker store in New York City called Solefood NYC.

Who is Barry Bonds father?

Bobby BondsBarry Bonds / Father

How far was Barry Bonds longest home run?

499-foot
For as big of a star and then villain as Barry Bonds was during his career, it’s surprisingly difficult to find details regarding the longest home run he ever hit at AT Park. According to BR Bullpen, Bonds holds the mark for longest home run at the stadium with a 499-foot blast to center field.

Who caught Barry Bonds home run ball?

Matt Murphy
Back in 2007 Barry Bonds was chasing the single season home run record previously set by Mark McGuire. On August 7, Bonds broke that record by launching a fifth inning pitch into the right field stands for home run number 756. Matt Murphy, 21, caught that ball. It turns out that Murphy was only at the game on a whim.

Who caught Barry Bonds record breaking home run?

Matt Murphy is the lucky man who emerged from a scrum at AT Park with Barry Bonds’ record-breaking 756th home run ball.

Who got 756 ball?