Barry's Big Hit -- Live!

As shot by my son-in-law, Larry Tiglao, here is the moment that Barry Bonds connected with the pitch that he sent out of the deepest part of the ballpark the other night to set the all-time home run record of 756.

The following night, he broke his own record, sending #757 into the Bay. That makes 23 home runs, the most by someone his age (43) ever. Assuming he hits another ten or so this season, and he plays one more season next year, there's a chnace he will end up with ~800.

This guy has been the Greatest Show on Earth for baseball fans for a long time. Long after the controversies swirling around him fade from memory, his short, sweet swing, and the explosion it created will remain alive and well in the minds of those of us who truly love and appreciate this sport, and were privileged to watch him play for over 20 years in Pittsburgh and San Francisco.

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