Mike Schmidt knew his 500th home run was gone as soon as he hit it. The Philadelphia Phillies powerhouse reached the milestone on this date in 1987. https://ow.ly/Nksc50VCRHg | National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

⚾️On April 17, 1976 at Wrigley Field, Philadelphia’s Mike Schmidt hits 4 home runs in 1 game, including the game-winner, when the Phillies come back from an 11-run deficit to beat the Cubs in 10 innings, 18-16. The Phillies' slugging 3rd baseman is the first National Leaguer, 3rd overall, to hit the homers consecutively.⚾️ #Schmitty | Davenport Sports Network

⚾️On April 18, 1987 at Three Rivers Stadium, Mike Schmidt becomes the 14th player in major league history to hit 500 career home runs. The Phillies 3rd baseman's 3-run 9th-inning shot off Don Robinson is cheered by the Pittsburgh fans and his Philadelphia teammates in the team's 8-6 Phillies victory. Take a look and listen back as Harry Kalas makes the call on Schmidt’s 500th homer.⚾️ #Schmitty | Davenport Sports Network