11 August 1929 Posted on August 10, 2013 by Staff Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs. Famous Words of Inspiration..."If you're afraid to ask the question, it's probably because you already know the answer." Miriam M. Wynn — Click here for more from Miriam M. Wynn Related posts: 16 August 1929 17 January 1929 2 August 1939 11 August 1965 11 August 1984