Jimmy Wynn hits the longest home run in the history of Crosley Field

On June 10, 1967 — In front of his family and friends, Astros’ outfielder Jimmy Wynn, a Cincinnati native, hits the longest home run in the history of Crosley Field. The Toy Cannon’s monstrous shot off right-hander Mel Queen in the team’s 9-4 loss to the Reds clears the 58-foot scoreboard in left-center and bounces onto Interstate 75 outside the stadium.

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