May 14 in Boston Red Sox History: Jimmie Foxx hits the longest home run in the history of Comiskey Park (1940)

On May 14, 1940, future Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx hits what is believed to be the longest home run in the history of Comiskey Park. The Boston Red Sox’ slugger hits a titanic blast against Johnny Rigney that clears the left-field roof. Lefty Grove picks up the win 7-6.

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Source: Historical record

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