Sammy Sosa’s Cubs Home Run Record Sets Up a Quiz on Every MLB Franchise Leader
Sosa’s standout career
Sammy Sosa was a seven-time MLB All-Star and six-time Silver Slugger winner. He also earned the 1998 National League MVP award and the Roberto Clemente Award. Sosa played 18 MLB seasons, including 13 with the Chicago Cubs. During his career, he surpassed 50 home runs in a season four times.
A Cubs home run record
Sosa hit 545 home runs with the Cubs while playing on Chicago’s North Side. No other Cub has hit more in the franchise’s 151-season history. He also led baseball in runs batted in twice and runs scored twice. His Cubs total provides the starting point for the quiz about all-time home run leaders across MLB franchises.
Quiz invites reader participation
The quiz asks readers to name the all-time home run leader for every MLB franchise. It is presented alongside the birthday recognition of Sosa. Readers can send quiz suggestions and feedback to quizzes@yardbarker.com. Yardbarker also invites readers to subscribe to its Quiz of the Day Newsletter for daily quizzes by email.
Key points
- Sammy Sosa turns 58 and is recognized for his MLB career honors.
- Sosa hit 545 home runs for the Chicago Cubs, a franchise record.
- He played 13 of his 18 MLB seasons with Chicago.
- The quiz challenges readers to name every MLB franchise’s home run leader.