September 1 in Atlanta Braves History: Cubs’ slugger Sammy Sosa hits the longest home run in Turner Field history (2001)

[adrotate banner=”37″] On September 1, 2001 — Cubs’ slugger Sammy Sosa hits the longest home run in Turner Field history when his two-run shot, the outfielder’s 53rd of the season, travels 471 feet to straightaway center field. The historic homer comes in the first inning off four-time Cy Young Awar

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