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Baseball Trivia (General)/Most HR by Decade, 1940-2009
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Question
By decades (40s,50s,60s,70s,80s and 90s) who holds the record for the most home runs during each decade?
Hey, Jim:
1940s Ted Williams 234
1950s Duke Snider 326
1960s Harmon Killebrew 393
1970s Willie Stargell 296
1980s Mike Schmidt 313
1990s Mark McGwire 405 (Ken Griffey, Jr., 382)
2000s Alex Rodriguez 435 (JIm Thome 368)
I have provided the names of the non-juiced leaders, in case you're interested.
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Baseball Trivia (General)
Answers by Expert:
Tom Schott
Expertise
I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."
Experience
I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.
Organizations
SABR
Publications
Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.
Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in American history.
Awards and Honors
Bevy of writing awards.
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