Did Mickey Mantle really hit a 565-foot home run?

Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of one of the most famous home runs in major-league history -- one hit by Mickey Mantle off Chuck Stobbs at Griffith ... But did it really travel 565 feet? ... The hardest-hit home run recorded in the majors over the last six seasons was just over 122 miles per hour. read more

Ruth hit the most verified 500′ home runs, over 50. Jimmy Foxx and Mickey Mantle hit around 25 each that went over 500′. Mark McGwire hit 12 500′ HR’s. Reggie Jackson hit a few. Probably Josh Gibson hit some 500′ home runs. Notably Barry Bonds, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron never hit a 500′ home run. read more

Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of one of the most famous home runs in major-league history -- one hit by Mickey Mantle off Chuck Stobbs at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. Yankees publicist Red Patterson claimed the home run went 565 feet. read more

Ball hit by Mickey Mantle on April 17, 1953 at Griffith Stadium to set a new distance record for home runs. (Courtesy the National Baseball Hall of Fame) The longest home run ever hit did not go 565 feet. Not even close. Actually, the longest home run ever hit isn't even the longest home run ever hit. read more