Mel Ott was a New York Giants hero for 22 seasons, during which he emerged as one of the game's
leading sluggers and a fan favorite. As a 17-year-old "Boy Wonder" in 1926, his size belied his power.
Using an unorthodox batting style in which he lifted his right foot prior to impact, he smashed
511 home runs (at the time a National League record), hitting 30 or more in a season eight times
and winning or sharing home run honors on six occasions.
