Barry Bonds' record-breaking homer was met with mostly boos when it was announced at three other ballparks last night, a familiar reaction to the achievements of the San Francisco Giants slugger.

Players were more impressed with Bonds' 756 career homers — and some relieved. Arizona's Orlando Hudson applauded from his second base position when the big screen in Phoenix showed Bonds' drive.

"That's great, that's unbelievable," Hudson said. "I can't wait to see him and give him a big ol' hug because he deserves it. He's the greatest player to walk between the lines."

Milwaukee reliever Scott Linebrink was just glad it wasn't him on the mound for the historic shot.

"In reality, it doesn't really matter if you gave up 300 or 756, but it is the stigma that will always follow one guy," Linebrink said.

Other sluggers marveled at Bonds.

"It's an amazing accomplishment — that's a lot of home runs," said Colorado's Todd Helton, who went deep twice in the Rockies' 6-3 win over Milwaukee.

The homer drew praise from officials in and outside of the game. Baseball union head Donald Fehr called it "truly one of those moments that all fans will remember."

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who visited with Bonds in July in Chicago, offered his congratulations.

"He has survived!" Jackson said in a statement.

Sadaharu Oh, who hit 868 homers in Japan, congratulated Bonds.

"Over the past 10 years, I'm sure he has struggled a lot physically, and there no doubt have been many tough days for him," Oh said. "Hitting home runs requires tenacity and passion for baseball while overcoming hardship, and I want to congratulate him from the bottom of my heart."

Only three games were still going on when Bonds broke Hank Aaron's storied record with a drive in the fifth inning against Washington pitcher Mike Bacsik in San Francisco. Bonds connected on a 3-2 pitch for a solo shot in the Giants' 8-6 loss.

News of Bonds' drive quickly reached Southern California, where a replay of the homer was shown on the videoboards in right and left field in Anaheim after the final out of the fifth inning. The sellout crowd of 44,177 booed loudly.

"I have no comment," said Boston's Curt Schilling, who earlier this summer said Bonds' refusal to address accusations of steroids use is tantamount to an admission. "None whatsoever."

Fans at Coors Field in Denver booed mostly as they watched Bonds round the bases between innings and quickly turned their attention to the top of the ninth.

"I'm indifferent," Colorado manager Clint Hurdle said. "My home run chase was Hank Aaron and the Babe. I'll congratulate him professionally, but that's about it for me."

When the home run was shown on the big screen over center field in Arizona, a smattering of applause was drowned out by resounding boos from most of the crowd of 25,340 at Chase Field.