Glen Hobbie Stats & Facts
Glen Hobbie Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 74 Weight: 195 Born: Friday, April 24, 1936 in Witt, IL USA Died: 8 9 2013 in Springfield, IL USA Debut: 9/20/1957 Last Game: 7/25/1964 Full Name: Glen Frederick Hobbie
Dick Stuart becomes first player to clear Centerfield barrier in Forbes Field 50 years
On June 5, 1959, Dick “Dr. Strangeglove” Stuart hits the longest home run in the history of Forbes Field. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ slugger hits a 457-foot blast over the center field wall, becoming the first player to clear the barrier in the ballpark’s 50-year existence. Stuart blast came in the first inning against Chicago Cubs…
At Wrigley Field, Stan Musial breaks up Glen Hobbie’s no-hitter with a two-out seventh-inning double.
At Wrigley Field, Stan Musial breaks up Glen Hobbie’s no-hitter with a two-out seventh-inning double. The 23 year-old right-hander settles for a one-hitter, going the distance in the Cubs’ 1-0 victory over the Cardinals.
