Back in Time: August 5

Willie Stargell | 1969

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Willie Stargell becomes the first player to hit a home run completely out of Dodger Stadium. The 512-foot blast helps the Pirates defeat Los Angeles, 11-3.

Photographed by: Heinz Kluetmeier/SI

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