Looking back at Miguel Cabrera's iconic home runs

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The Tigers ' Miguel Cabrera hits his 500th career home run in the sixth inning Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
The Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits his 500th career home run in the sixth inning Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
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Miguel Cabrera hits his 500th career home run Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, against the Blue Jays
Miguel Cabrera hits his 500th career home run Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, against the Blue Jays
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Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers watches after he hit his 500th career home run in the sixth inning.
Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers watches after he hit his 500th career home run in the sixth inning.
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Miguel Cabrera rounds the bases after hitting his 500th home run.
Miguel Cabrera rounds the bases after hitting his 500th home run.
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Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers high-fives Detroit third base coach Ramon Santiago after hitting his 500th career home run.
Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers high-fives Detroit third base coach Ramon Santiago after hitting his 500th career home run.
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Cabrera celebrates with a high-five with Jeimer Candelario at home plate.
Cabrera celebrates with a high-five with Jeimer Candelario at home plate.
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Teammates swarm Cabrera after his 500th.
Teammates swarm Cabrera after his 500th.
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The Tigers' Miguel Cabrera waves to the crowd after hitting his 500th career home run in the sixth inning Sunday in Toronto.
The Tigers' Miguel Cabrera waves to the crowd after hitting his 500th career home run in the sixth inning Sunday in Toronto.
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A wave to the crowd after No. 500.
A wave to the crowd after No. 500.
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Celebrating with teammates in the dugout on Aug. 22, 2021.
Celebrating with teammates in the dugout on Aug. 22, 2021.
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Marlins' Miguel Cabrera celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs during Game 7 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 15, 2003.
Marlins' Miguel Cabrera celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs during Game 7 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 15, 2003.
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Marlins' Miguel Cabrera (20) and teammates celebrate Cabera's two-run home run in the first inning during Game 4 of the World Series at Pro Player Stadium in Miami on Oct. 22, 2003.
Marlins' Miguel Cabrera (20) and teammates celebrate Cabera's two-run home run in the first inning during Game 4 of the World Series at Pro Player Stadium in Miami on Oct. 22, 2003.
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Marlins' Miguel Cabrera is greeted by teammate Ivan Rodriguez (7) as he crosses the plate after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the New York Yankees during Game 4 of the World Series at Pro Player Stadium in Miami on Oct. 22, 2003.
Marlins' Miguel Cabrera is greeted by teammate Ivan Rodriguez (7) as he crosses the plate after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the New York Yankees during Game 4 of the World Series at Pro Player Stadium in Miami on Oct. 22, 2003.
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Florida Marlins' Miguel Cabrera hits his 99th home run, a two-run homer, during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Aug. 23, 2006.
Florida Marlins' Miguel Cabrera hits his 99th home run, a two-run homer, during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Aug. 23, 2006.
Wilfredo Lee, Associated Press
Baseball fans wave a Venezuelan flag as they try to get the attention of Florida Marlins' Miguel Cabrera as he does a postgame interview on Aug. 23, 2006, at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. Cabrera homered twice and became the fifth active player to reach 100 career home runs before his 24th birthday.
Baseball fans wave a Venezuelan flag as they try to get the attention of Florida Marlins' Miguel Cabrera as he does a postgame interview on Aug. 23, 2006, at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. Cabrera homered twice and became the fifth active player to reach 100 career home runs before his 24th birthday.
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Florida Marlins' Miguel Cabrera wipes off shaving cream as he leaves the field on Aug. 23, 2006, at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. Cabrera homered twice to become the fifth active player to reach 100 career home runs before his 24th birthday. He also became the sixth-youngest player overall to reach the milestone.
Florida Marlins' Miguel Cabrera wipes off shaving cream as he leaves the field on Aug. 23, 2006, at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. Cabrera homered twice to become the fifth active player to reach 100 career home runs before his 24th birthday. He also became the sixth-youngest player overall to reach the milestone.
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a two-run home run against Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Michael Wuertz during the eighth inning in Oakland, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2009. It was Cabrera's 200th homer of his career.
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a two-run home run against Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Michael Wuertz during the eighth inning in Oakland, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2009. It was Cabrera's 200th homer of his career.
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Michael Wuertz during the eighth inning in Oakland, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2009. It was Cabrera's 200th homer of his career.
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Michael Wuertz during the eighth inning in Oakland, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2009. It was Cabrera's 200th homer of his career.
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, is congratulated by third base coach Gene Lamont after hitting a two-run home run off Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Michael Wuertz during the eighth inning in Oakland, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2009. It was Cabrera's 200th homer of his career.
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, is congratulated by third base coach Gene Lamont after hitting a two-run home run off Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Michael Wuertz during the eighth inning in Oakland, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2009. It was Cabrera's 200th homer of his career.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hugs Prince Fielder after he hit his second home run in the second inning  against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park on July 21, 2012. It was also Cabrera's 300th career home run.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hugs Prince Fielder after he hit his second home run in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park on July 21, 2012. It was also Cabrera's 300th career home run.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera points to the crowd after hitting his second home run of the game, and his 300th career home run, in the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park on July 21, 2012.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera points to the crowd after hitting his second home run of the game, and his 300th career home run, in the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park on July 21, 2012.
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera watches his third home run of the night, a solo shot off of Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey, in the ninth inning at Comerica Park on May 28, 2010. It was Cabrera's first three-home run game.
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera watches his third home run of the night, a solo shot off of Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey, in the ninth inning at Comerica Park on May 28, 2010. It was Cabrera's first three-home run game.
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Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera bumps forearms with Carlos Guillen (9) after Cabrera's three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park on May 30, 2010.
Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera bumps forearms with Carlos Guillen (9) after Cabrera's three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park on May 30, 2010.
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Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta, left, hugs first baseman Miguel Cabrera after Cabrera's walk-off home run against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park on Sept. 3, 2011.
Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta, left, hugs first baseman Miguel Cabrera after Cabrera's walk-off home run against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park on Sept. 3, 2011.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera watches his seventh-inning home run against the Texas Rangers in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on Oct. 11, 2011.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera watches his seventh-inning home run against the Texas Rangers in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on Oct. 11, 2011.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera gets a high-five from third base coach Gene Lamont as he rounds the bases after his walk-off home run in the 10th inning against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on Aug. 5, 2012.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera gets a high-five from third base coach Gene Lamont as he rounds the bases after his walk-off home run in the 10th inning against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on Aug. 5, 2012.
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Cabrera rounds third after hitting a walk-off home run in the 10th inning Aug. 5, 2012.
Cabrera rounds third after hitting a walk-off home run in the 10th inning Aug. 5, 2012.
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Tigers' Prince Fielder, left, and Miguel Cabrera celebrate Cabrera's walk-off home run in the 10th inning against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on Aug. 5, 2012.
Tigers' Prince Fielder, left, and Miguel Cabrera celebrate Cabrera's walk-off home run in the 10th inning against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on Aug. 5, 2012.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera launches a two-run homer during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park on Oct. 18, 2012.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera launches a two-run homer during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park on Oct. 18, 2012.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera rounds the bases, after hitting his second home run of the game, in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers in Arlington on May 19, 2013.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera rounds the bases, after hitting his second home run of the game, in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers in Arlington on May 19, 2013.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera watches his two-run home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar in the eighth inning in Cleveland on Aug. 7, 2013.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera watches his two-run home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar in the eighth inning in Cleveland on Aug. 7, 2013.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (24) celebrates with Torii Hunter (48) after Cabrera's two-run home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar in the eighth inning in Cleveland on Aug. 7, 2013.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (24) celebrates with Torii Hunter (48) after Cabrera's two-run home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar in the eighth inning in Cleveland on Aug. 7, 2013.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera follows through on a game-tying, two-run home run in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 9, 2013.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera follows through on a game-tying, two-run home run in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 9, 2013.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera gets a cooler of water dumped on him by Prince Fielder (28) after hitting a walk-off home run to beat the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park on Aug. 17, 2013.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera gets a cooler of water dumped on him by Prince Fielder (28) after hitting a walk-off home run to beat the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park on Aug. 17, 2013.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a walk-off home run in front of Royals catcher Salvador Perez to beat Kansas City at Comerica Park on Aug. 17, 2013.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a walk-off home run in front of Royals catcher Salvador Perez to beat Kansas City at Comerica Park on Aug. 17, 2013.
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Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) and Miguel Cabrera (24) celebrate Cabrera's two-run home run that scores Hunter in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics in Game 5 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. on Oct. 10, 2013.
Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) and Miguel Cabrera (24) celebrate Cabrera's two-run home run that scores Hunter in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics in Game 5 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. on Oct. 10, 2013.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Prince Fielder (28) and Miguel Cabrera (24) do a handshake celebration after Cabrera's two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics in Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. on Oct. 10, 2013.
Tigers' Prince Fielder (28) and Miguel Cabrera (24) do a handshake celebration after Cabrera's two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics in Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. on Oct. 10, 2013.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run, his 400th career home run, during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 16, 2015, in St. Louis.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run, his 400th career home run, during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 16, 2015, in St. Louis.
Jeff Roberson, Associated Press
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, is congratulated by third base coach Dave Clark after hitting a solo home run, his 400th career home run, during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 16, 2015, in St. Louis.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, is congratulated by third base coach Dave Clark after hitting a solo home run, his 400th career home run, during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 16, 2015, in St. Louis.
Jeff Roberson, Associated Press
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, touches home in front of Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after hitting a solo home run, his 400th career home run,  during the first inning on May 16, 2015, in St. Louis.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, touches home in front of Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after hitting a solo home run, his 400th career home run, during the first inning on May 16, 2015, in St. Louis.
Jeff Roberson, Associated Press
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (24) gets a hug from teammate Yoenis Cespedes after hitting a solo home run, his 400th career home run, during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 16, 2015, in St. Louis.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (24) gets a hug from teammate Yoenis Cespedes after hitting a solo home run, his 400th career home run, during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 16, 2015, in St. Louis.
Jeff Roberson, Associated Press
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on June 12, 2015.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on June 12, 2015.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Fans react to Miguel Cabrera after his three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on June 12, 2015.
Fans react to Miguel Cabrera after his three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on June 12, 2015.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a two-run home run in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park on June 20, 2016. The ball went onto the outfield concourse at Comerica Park and bounced out of the ballpark completely. A fan ended up with the ball on nearby Adams Street. Statcast projected the drive at 454 feet.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a two-run home run in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park on June 20, 2016. The ball went onto the outfield concourse at Comerica Park and bounced out of the ballpark completely. A fan ended up with the ball on nearby Adams Street. Statcast projected the drive at 454 feet.
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Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) congratulates Miguel Cabrera after Cabrera's two-run home run in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park on June 20, 2016.
Tigers' Victor Martinez (41) congratulates Miguel Cabrera after Cabrera's two-run home run in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park on June 20, 2016.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a home run in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians on Opening Day at Comerica Park on April 1, 2021.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a home run in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians on Opening Day at Comerica Park on April 1, 2021.
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