Glen Gorbous from the Chronology

Aug 1, 1957 - Former ML OF Glen Gorbous of Omaha breaks Don Grate's record toss with a heave of 445 feet 10 inches before a home game. Gorbous has a 6-step running start and earns $200 for his effort. Sheldon LeJeune of the Reds reached 426 feet 9 1/2 inches in 1910.

Apr 30, 1955 - The Phillies trade C Smoky Burgess‚ P Steve Ridzik‚ and OF Stan Palys to the Redlegs for OF Jimmy Greengrass‚ C Andy Seminick‚ and OF Glen Gorbous. Then the Phillies buy SS Roy Smalley from the Braves.

Aug 23, 1953 - Chattanooga OF Don Grate betters his 1952 record by throwing a baseball 443 feet 31?2 inches. Glen Gorbous will beat it in 1957.