Late bloomer

[tyruschen]

A "who am I" question, hope this will not be too easy for you.

"I began my Major League career when I was 34. Somebody compares the power of mine with Mickey Mantle."

[YankeeLinks]

I know Alan Zinter came up at 34. Not sure of his power potential though.

[tyruschen]

I know Alan Zinter came up at 34. Not sure of his power potential though.

Sorry, it's not Zinter. This player played several more years than him and did show his power in Majors.

One more hint: He ever hit the longest homerun ever (477 feet) at Cleveland Municipal Stadium.

[gyb13]

Luke Easter

[gyb13]

easter was 34 when he debuted, though technically, it was his age 33 season...

also, it's unfair to characterize him as a late bloomer, as he came over from the negro leagues

[tyruschen]

easter was 34 when he debuted, though technically, it was his age 33 season...

also, it's unfair to characterize him as a late bloomer, as he came over from the negro leagues

Great job, gyb13.

Luke Easter debuted in Indians a week after his 34-yrs birthday. He truly isn't a late bloomer and I want to use this title as a hint. (a mistake I think)

His teammate Bob Feller ever compared him with Mick and added: "The only man I ever saw with more power was the Babe."