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Albert Pujols Passes Mickey Mantle On All-Time Home Run List [VIDEO]

Christian Datoc Senior White House Correspondent
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Albert Pujols made history on Thursday night.

The Angels’ first-baseman hit his 537th home run during the team’s 6-2 win over Tampa Bay, passing Yankee legend Mickey Mantle and moving into sole possession of 16th place on the all-time list.

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Pujols’ shot was his 17th of the season and his 1,122nd career extra-base hit, tying him with Manny Ramirez for 14th place in the category.

Angels centerfielder Mike Trout also hit his 17th homer of the year.

[Hat tip: MLB]

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