The 15 Most Memorable Home Runs in MLB History

With the 2011 MLB Home Run Derby taking place tonight, look back on the most historic homers in baseball history.

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Yeah, baseball may not be the most entertaining of major pro sports, but when it comes to the most electrifying athletic plays, the home run remains near the top. Tonight, All-Star sluggers will battle one another in the 2011 MLB Home Run Derby at Chase Field in Phoenix (8 p.m. EST). Our money is on league-leading home run hitter (and 'Plex homie), Jose Bautista, but before you get ready for the competition, we'd like to bring you a few of the biggest home runs in baseball history. From Kirk Gibson's walk-off homer in the 1988 World Series to the Shot Heard 'Round the World, here are the 15 Most Memorable Home Runs in MLB History...

15. The Babe's Called Shot

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14. Jeter Joins the 3,000 Club

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13. Barry Bonds Breaks Single-Season HR Record

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12. Bucky "F&%king" Dent

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11. "Go Crazy, Folks!"

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10. Jim Leyritz Sets the Tone

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9. Fisk Waves Homer Fair

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8. Reggie Jackson Is Mr. October

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7. Mark McGwire Passes Roger Maris

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6. 61

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5. Kirk Gibson's World Series Walk-Off Homer

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4. Hammerin' Hank Becomes New Home Run King

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3. Joe Carter Touches 'Em All

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2. Bill Mazeroski's Game 7 World Series Walk-Off Homer

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1. Shot Heard 'Round the World

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