Greg Luzinski ‘rings’ the replica of the Liberty Bell hanging in dead center field on the fourth level

On May 16, 1972 — With a Ruthian blast at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium off Burt Hooton, 21 year old first baseman Greg Luzinski ‘rings’ the replica of the Liberty Bell hanging in dead center field on the fourth level. The 500-foot clanger will be one of the longest hit in the history of the stadium. The homerun will be overshadowed by Rick Monday’s three routine round-trippers, will account for the Phillies’ only run when they lose to the Cubs, 8-1.

The Phillies won just 59 games in 1972 and had few memorable moments other than when Steve Carlton took the mound. The, an up and coming 21-year old slugger Luzinksi provided a glimpse of his incredible power. Luzinski hit 18 home runs that season, 223 in a Phillies uniform and 307 during his career.

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