Did Mickey Mantle hit a home run over the roof at Forbes Field?

Answer 1

Yes.

During the 1960 World Series, Mickey Mantle hit the second of two home runs in game two over the incredibly deep center field roof at Forbes Field. It was the first time a home run of that distance had been hit by a right-handed batter at Forbes Field.

The Yankees would go on to score 16 runs during that game, and when reporters swarmed Mantle after the game to discuss the mammoth home run, his only remarks were that they weren't very important home runs, and quickly deflected the credit to other teammates.

Mantle would hit much longer home runs in his career, including the longest recorded home run in history at Griffith Stadium in 1953 - A total of 565 feet.

Even these would pale in comparison to some of the estimated distances his home runs would have gone had they not struck some object along the way. This includes a home runs that was estimated to be capable of travelling 734 feet while playing The Kansas City A's on May 22 1963. The ball struck the facade around Yankee Stadium's roof - The only ball ever to do so - And did so at an upward angle, still climbing as it was leaving the park. It was an 11th inning walk-off home run that typified Mantle's clutch performances through the years. Another blast to left field in 1953 was estimated at 630 feet.

A 656 foot home run was also recorded in 1951, though it was in an exhibition game.