May 19 in Baltimore Orioles History: Billy O’Dell of the Baltimore Orioles hits a 120-foot home run against the Chicago White Sox (1959)

On May 19, 1959, At Memorial Stadium, pitcher Billy O’Dell of the Baltimore Orioles hits a 120-foot home run against Billy Pierce of the Chicago White Sox . O’Dell’s “drive” hits the foul line and bounces over the head of right fielder Al Smith, allowing O’Dell to circle the bases. Thanks to O’Dell’

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