Jimmie Foxx hits the longest drive ever seen out of Shibe Park 

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On July 21, 1928 —  Jimmie Foxx hits the longest drive ever seen out of Shibe Park. His blast came off Jack Ogden in the 5th inn, with 1 on, 2 outs. It was part of a 2-3 game for XX bringing up his average to .345.

The A’s take two from St. Louis, increasing their lead over the third-place Browns to 10 games.

 
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