Gary Sheffield 500 Home Runs

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Gary Sheffield's first hit as a Met was the 500th home run of his career. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

With clutch shot, Sheffield becomes 25th to hit No. 500
Gary Sheffield hit his 500th career home run in style. He became the first player to reach the milestone in a Mets uniform when he hit a pinch-hit long ball against the Brewers, tying the game in the seventh inning. Full story >

• Sheffield's career stats | All-time HR leaders

Fan hands over baseball
Chris Matcovich, a 22-year-old college student, gave back the ball for some autographed jerseys and bats. Full story >

Mets awed by Sheffield
The 500 Club's newest member has quickly won over his teammates of two weeks. Full story >

Brewers tip their caps
Players, manager offer musings on career of slugger who came up through Milwaukee's system. Full story >

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• Sheffield only one away
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• Sheffield's story starts with numbers

Sheffield's clutch 500th home run
After his surprising release, Gary Sheffield signs with the Mets.

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• Sheffield talks about No. 500

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• Sheffield signs on with Mets

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• Sheffield retrospective

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• Sheffield hits No. 499

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• Sept. 9, 1988: Home run No. 1

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Sheff's home runs through the years

Sheffield career retrospective

Player gallery

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. Ken Griffey Jr.	613	21
6. Sammy Sosa	609	18
7. Frank Robinson	586	21
8. Mark McGwire	583	16
9. Harmon Killebrew	573	22

Rank - Player	HRs	Years
10. Rafael Palmeiro	569	20
11. Reggie Jackson	563	21
12. Alex Rodriguez	553	15
13. Mike Schmidt	548	18
14. Jim Thome	544	19
15. Mickey Mantle	536	18
16. Jimmie Foxx	534	20
17. Manny Ramirez	529	17

Rank - Player	HRs	Years
18. Willie McCovey	521	22
18. Frank Thomas	521	18
18. Ted Williams	521	19
21. Ernie Banks	512	19
22. Eddie Mathews	512	17
23. Mel Ott	511	22
24. Eddie Murray	504	21
25. Gary Sheffield	500	22