The Last Home Run of the 20th Century

Stepping up to the plate in the eighth inning of Game Four of the World Series on October 27, 1999 vs. the Braves, Jim Leyritz smacked a home run to extend the Yankees lead to four to one, the same score by which they would win the game. They won the Series that night, four games to none, one inning later.

As there was no further scoring in this game, and that it ended up being the last game of the Series, Leyritz's shot turned out to be the last home run hit in the 20th century. (The first home run of the century was hit on April 19, 1900, by Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Monte Cross - one of the worst-hitting position players in history. He smashed a three-run homer on the way to a 19-17 victory over the Boston Beaneaters.)

This is the ball Leyritz hit for the last homer of the 20th century. Just think how many home runs were hit in between Monte Cross's and Jim Leyritz's! The ball comes directly from Leyritz's ex-wife.