AboutTom Schott Expertise I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. Try to stick to on-the-field stuff. I`m not interested in personal off-the-field stuff like spouses, girl friends, drug habits, salaries, mascots, etc. If you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."
Experience I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.
Publications Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.
Question What TEAM holds the record for most home runs hit for the season? Which season? {My husband thinks it might be the Reds during the late '50s early '60's.]
Answer Sally,
Your husband is mistaken, if we're talking about the major league record. Here are the current record holders.
These records are based on a 162-game season. However, if you want to consider the 154-game season, before expansion, the Cincinnati Reds of 1956 hold the major league record with 221. So let's give your husband partial credit.
