This Day in Braves History: Joe Adcock becomes the only player to hit a home run onto the roof at Ebbets Field
Briefly

The article details significant moments in baseball history, focusing on the Braves franchise and other MLB milestones. Notably, Joe Adcock achieved the rare feat of hitting a home run onto the roof at Ebbets Field in 1956, and he is also recognized for hitting the most home runs by any visiting player at that stadium. Other historical highlights include Ted Williams achieving his 500th home run, significant managerial changes for the Red Sox, and record-setting performances by other baseball legends like Ron Guidry and Joe DiMaggio.
Joe Adcock made history in 1956 by becoming the only player to hit a home run onto the roof at Ebbets Field, a feat that remains unmatched.
In a doubleheader against the Brooklyn Dodgers, Adcock homered three times, further solidifying his prowess with a total of 13 homers at Ebbets Field.
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