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"Longest Throw" Measured by Harry Wright -- 396 Feet
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City/State/Country: | United States |
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Immediacy of Report | Contemporary |
Age of Players | AdultAdult |
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Notables | Harry Wright |
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Sources | Brooklyn Eagle February 12, 1872.
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From Richard Hershberger, 2/12/2022: "150 years ago in baseball: a discussion of the record for longest throw. This would pop up from time to time for years to come." [Face Book '150 Years Ago" posting.] https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4756338367753519&set=a.1364749713579085&type=3 As accessed 2/12/2022. Source is cited as a letter from Harry Wright from 1868. The ball is described as a regulation base ball. The location of the feat is not given. Edit with form to add a comment |
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Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
Submission Note | FB posting of 2/12/2022. |
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1868.7 "Longest Throw" Measured by Harry Wright -- 396 Feet"
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