[donaldo]

I was surprised to learn that Brooklyn’s Duke Snider hit more home runs in the ‘50s than any other player, 326. Had assumed it would have been Mays, Mantle, or Aaron.

[TruthWillWin]

I was surprised to learn that Brooklyn’s Duke Snider hit more home runs in the ‘50s than any other player, 326. Had assumed it would have been Mays, Mantle, or Aaron.

Duke began playing full time in 1949 and played most of the decade in the small confines of Ebbets Field.

Mays hit the bigs in 1951 but missed most of 52 and all of 53 serving in the military, Korean War. Also not easy to hit dingers in the Polo Grounds where he played until 1958.

Mantle did not start playing full time until 1952.

[TruthWillWin]

Hank Aaron begin playing in 1954.

[TBP]

In the 1950s, the three greatest centerfielders in baseball all played in the same city: Willie, Mickey, and the Duke, to quote Teerry Cashman. Is it any wonder Duke Snider was underappreciated?