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The Best Episodes of Home Run Derby Season 1

Every episode of Home Run Derby Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Home Run Derby Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Home Run Derby Season 1

Baseball's greatest hitters slug it out in a champ-against-champ duel on a match play basis.

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  1. Background image for Mickey Mantle vs. Willie Mays
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Mickey Mantle vs. Willie Mays

    S1:E1

    Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees and Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants face off in the first episode of the series.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Ernie Banks vs. Mickey Mantle
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Ernie Banks vs. Mickey Mantle

    S1:E2

    Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs challenges last week's winner Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Jackie Jensen vs. Mickey Mantle
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Jackie Jensen vs. Mickey Mantle

    S1:E3

    Jackie Jensen of the Boston Red Sox challenges two-time winner Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Harmon Killebrew vs. Mickey Mantle
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Harmon Killebrew vs. Mickey Mantle

    S1:E4

    Harmon Killebrew of the Washington Senators challenges defending three-time winner Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Rocky Colavito vs. Harmon Killebrew
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Rocky Colavito vs. Harmon Killebrew

    S1:E5

    Rocky Colavito of the Cleveland Indians challenges last week's winner Harmon Killebrew of the Washington Senators.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Ken Boyer vs. Harmon Killebrew
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Ken Boyer vs. Harmon Killebrew

    S1:E6

    Ken Boyer of the St. Louis Cardinals challenges two-time winner Harmon Killebrew of the Washington Senators.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Hank Aaron vs. Ken Boyer
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Hank Aaron vs. Ken Boyer

    S1:E7

    Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves challenges last week's winner Ken Boyer of the St. Louis Cardinals.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Jim Lemon vs. Hank Aaron
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Jim Lemon vs. Hank Aaron

    S1:E8

    Jim Lemon of the Washington Senators challenges last week's winner Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Eddie Mathews vs. Hank Aaron
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Eddie Mathews vs. Hank Aaron

    S1:E9

    Eddie Mathews of the Milwaukee Braves challenges two-time winner Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Al Kaline vs. Hank Aaron
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Al Kaline vs. Hank Aaron

    S1:E10

    Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers challenges three-time winner Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Duke Snider vs. Hank Aaron
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Duke Snider vs. Hank Aaron

    S1:E11

    Duke Snider of the Los Angeles Dodgers challenges four-time winner Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Bob Allison vs. Hank Aaron
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Bob Allison vs. Hank Aaron

    S1:E12

    Bob Allison of the Washington Senators challenges five-time winner Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Wally Post vs. Hank Aaron
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Wally Post vs. Hank Aaron

    S1:E13

    Wally Post of the Philadelphia Phillies challenges six-time winner Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Dick Stuart vs. Wally Post
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Dick Stuart vs. Wally Post

    S1:E14

    Dick Stuart of the Pittsburgh Pirates challenges last week's winner Wally Post of the Philadelphia Phillies.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Gus Triandos vs. Dick Stuart
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Gus Triandos vs. Dick Stuart

    S1:E15

    Gus Triandos of the Baltimore Orioles challenges last week's winner Dick Stuart of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Frank Robinson vs. Dick Stuart
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Frank Robinson vs. Dick Stuart

    S1:E16

    Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds challenges two-time winner Dick Stuart of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Bob Cerv vs. Frank Robinson
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Bob Cerv vs. Frank Robinson

    S1:E17

    Bob Cerv of the Kansas City Athletics challenges last week's winner Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Bob Allison vs. Bob Cerv
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Bob Allison vs. Bob Cerv

    S1:E18

    Bob Allison of the Washington Senators challenges last week's winner Bob Cerv of the Kansas City Athletics.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Willie Mays vs. Bob Allison
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Willie Mays vs. Bob Allison

    S1:E19

    Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants challenges last week's winner Bob Allison of the Washington Senators.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Harmon Killebrew vs. Willie Mays
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Harmon Killebrew vs. Willie Mays

    S1:E20

    Harmon Killebrew of the Washington Senators challenges last week's winner Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Jim Lemon vs. Willie Mays
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Jim Lemon vs. Willie Mays

    S1:E21

    Jim Lemon of the Washington Senators challenges two-time winner Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Gil Hodges vs. Willie Mays
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Gil Hodges vs. Willie Mays

    S1:E22

    Gil Hodges of the Los Angeles Dodgers challenges three-time winner Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Ernie Banks vs. Gil Hodges
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Ernie Banks vs. Gil Hodges

    S1:E23

    Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs challenges last week's winner Gil Hodges of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Jackie Jensen vs. Ernie Banks
    9.0/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Jackie Jensen vs. Ernie Banks

    S1:E24

    Jackie Jensen of the Boston Red Sox challenges last week's winner Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Rocky Colavito vs. Jackie Jensen
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Rocky Colavito vs. Jackie Jensen

    S1:E25

    Rocky Colavito of the Cleveland Indians challenges last week's winner Jackie Jensen of the Boston Red Sox.

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Mickey Mantle vs. Willie Mays" is the best rated episode of "Home Run Derby" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/10/1960. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Ernie Banks vs. Mickey Mantle".