1960 Home Run Derby Television Show-Forerunner To Current Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby

1960 Home Run Derby Television Show-Forerunner To Current Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby

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The current Home Run Derby conducted by Major League Baseball during All Star Week has its roots in history. Many baseball fans remember Home Run Derby, the black and white televised editions of home run contests between star Major League sluggers that originally aired in 1960. The show originated…

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