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This day in history: Barry Bonds hits 756th home run
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· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this event are available from KTVU FOX 2 News, including the total number of home runs Bonds finished his career with, which is reported to be 762, all achieved by the end of the same season he broke the record.
A notable event in San Francisco sports history occurred when Barry Bonds hit a significant home run. This achievement took place during his time with the San Francisco Giants. Bonds' career was marked by a notable record, one that was previously held by another baseball legend, Hank Aaron.
The record was broken when Bonds hit his 756th home run. Further details about this event are available from KTVU FOX 2 News, including the total number of home runs Bonds finished his career with, which is reported to be 762, all achieved by the end of the same season he broke the record.
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Category: local Published: August 8, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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