Kyle Schwarber's solo blast on Monday lifted the slugger past Ted Kluszewski on the all-time Indiana home run list among major leaguers.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Ted Kluszewski stood on top of the Indiana University home run mountain for 63 years, but on Monday, another former Hoosier took his place.
It was Schwarber's 34th home run of the season as the Middletown, Ohio native has had six seasons where he hit at least 30 home runs in his career. Kluszewski played in the big leagues from 1947-61, primarily for the Cincinnati Reds. From 1947-57, Kluszewski slugged 251 home runs for Cincinnati. He also popularized the sleeve-less look, cutting off his sleeves to show off his formidable biceps.
The Reds used the Indiana campus as their spring training site with World War II travel restrictions in effect. According to SABR, Kluszewski was invited to take some batting practice swings and hit a few long home runs. The Reds signed him on the spot.
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