Trooper York: I love Mickey like a real American

Friday, July 8, 2011

ndspinelli said...: My old man would take me to Old Timers Days in the 50's and 60's. We got to see Mick and Joe. Very fond memories; July 9, 2011 at 11:11 AM
john said...: Who wouldn't want to be a switch hitter in the old Yankee Stadium?

296 feet right. 301 left.
Some kids can spit farther than that.

OTOH 457 feet center would have made for lots of ITP HRs if they had been in better running shape.; July 9, 2011 at 5:03 PM
john said...: Someone incorrectly calculated that Mantle's homerun off the right field facade would have travelled 734 feet. I think 600 feet was the accepted distance.

Still.

There was a photo of that hit on a playing card which was about the most valued trading commodity in our neighborhood pack back then. Wish I had that card now.; July 9, 2011 at 5:24 PM