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Jim Thome hit a two-run walk-off homer off of Dustin Moseley for his 500th career home run. (Jerry Lai/AP)

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Thome's walk-off marks No. 500
With one swing of the bat in the ninth inning on Sept. 16, 2007, Jim Thome launched his 500th career home run, also serving as a walk-off shot to culminate the White Sox seven-run comeback to beat the Angels. Full story >

• Thome's career stats | All-time HR leaders
• Thome facts and figures

Fan returns milestone ball
Will Stewart, who was visiting from Texas, returned Jim Thome's 500th home run baseball. Full story >

500 doesn't define Thome
There's more to Jim Thome than meets the eye. His career isn't just about numbers. Full story >

A plan for the ball
Now that Jim Thome has the baseball from his 500th homer, he has an idea what he'll do with it. Full story >

More headlines
• Thome reflects on his journey
• Family shares in joy of No. 500
• Thome crushes No. 499 against Tribe
• Championship Thome's ultimate goal

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Rank - Player	HRs	Years
1. Barry Bonds	762	23
2. Hank Aaron	755	22
3. Babe Ruth	714	22
4. Willie Mays	660	22
5. Sammy Sosa	608	18
6. Ken Griffey Jr.	593	19
7. Frank Robinson	586	21
8. Mark McGwire	583	16

Rank - Player	HRs	Years
9. Harmon Killebrew	573	22
10. Rafael Palmeiro	569	20
11. Reggie Jackson	563	21
12. Mike Schmidt	548	18
13. Mickey Mantle	536	18
14. Jimmie Foxx	534	20
15. Willie McCovey	521	22
16. Ted Williams	521	19

Rank - Player	HRs	Years
17. Alex Rodriguez	516	14
18. Eddie Mathews	512	17
19. Ernie Banks	512	19
20. Mel Ott	511	22
21. Frank Thomas	509	18
22. Eddie Murray	504	21
23. Jim Thome	500	17

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