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7. 565 is the number I recall and that also seems dubious to me

Wed Sep 10, 2025, 01:44 PM

Sep 10

He hit some bombs but 565 or 600 plus? I can’t buy it

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Wow! Monster shot! SheltieLover Sep 10 #1

And to think BeyondGeography Sep 10 #2

One of the greatest baseball players of all time... anciano Sep 10 #3

Love the Mick but that distance doesn't seem physically possible chicoescuela Sep 10 #4

It likely rolled on the roof it landed on IbogaProject Sep 10 #5

565 is the number I recall and that also seems dubious to me chicoescuela Sep 10 #7

Well... Oeditpus Rex Sep 18 #17

I did see that one live but TV pictures back then were horrible chicoescuela Sep 18 #18

520 feet Oeditpus Rex Sep 18 #19

I can believe 520. That has to be about the max physically possible chicoescuela Sep 19 #20

Yeah, but remember: Oeditpus Rex Sep 19 #21

The 565 number was a home run Mantle hit in May 1953 in Washington. rsdsharp Sep 10 #8

Sorry, But I Don't Believe It ProfessorGAC Sep 10 #9

Thanks, PG, your analysis makes sense. brush Sep 10 #11

Hey Diamond Dog: Auggie Sep 13 #13

WOW Auggie that is fabulous! You came a long way! Diamond_Dog Sep 13 #14

Thanks Diamond Dog Auggie Sep 13 #15

Yep, Progressive Field went all cashless transactions last year. Diamond_Dog Sep 14 #16