1960 – For the second time in the climatically-challenged ballpark’s inaugural season, Roberto Clemente conquers the infamous Candlestick Park crosswind with a powerful home run putting the Bucs up over the Giants by a 3 – 0 score. The blast travels over and beyond the 420-foot mark and is described as “the hardest-hit ball hit there all year.”

On September 1, 1960 — 1960 – For the second time in the climatically-challenged ballpark’s inaugural season, Roberto Clemente conquers the infamous Candlestick Park crosswind with a powerful home run putting the Bucs up over the Giants by a 3 – 0 score. The blast travels over and beyond the 420-foot mark and is described as “the hardest-hit ball hit there all year.”

 

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