First Known Use of "Homer" to Reference a Home Run
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Date | Saturday, October 31, 1868 |
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Location | Bronx, NY, United States |
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Description | [English cricketers vs. Union of Morrisania 10/20/1868] "In the fourth innings the cricketers made five runs on good hits, Willisher hitting clean for a "'homer.'" Note: previously, the earliest usage was believed to be in 1875, per Dickson. |
Sources | New York Clipper October 31, 1868. |
Source Image | [[Image:|left|thumb]] |
Has Source On Hand | No |
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Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
Submission Note | 19CBB Posting, 2/14/2014 |
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