The moonshot story of Giants' Gaylord Perry was labeled a 'legend' by Snopes. Is that fair?

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Why are there legends about giants in cultures all around the world. Do they hearken back to experiences with actual, gigantic beings? - Quora

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Moon Landing Urban Legends

Hall of Fame pitcher and 'master of the spitball' Gaylord Perry dies at 84 from 'natural causes

Apollo 11 moon landing date also memorable for Gaylord, Jim Perry - Sports Illustrated

One small step for man, one Giant swing for Gaylord Perry

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Gaylord Perry's Moonshot Mark my words, a man will walk on the moon before Gaylord Perry hits a home run. - Alvin Dark, 1964. Guess what happened right after Apollo 11

Gaylord Perry – Society for American Baseball Research

Moon Landing Urban Legends