gopher ball
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gopher ball
First recorded in 1945–55
Example Sentences
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But still passing muster, for now: ducks on the pond, dying quail, gopher ball and dog days of summer.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 2021
The 27-year-old right-hander gave up just three hits over seven innings while striking out four but a late-game gopher ball gave the Orioles a series win over the Mariners.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2019
If a gopher ball is in his future, he accepts the risk.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 15, 2005
In 1955 the Yankees were playing the Detroit Tigers when Pitcher Bob Turley served up a gopher ball to the Tigers' Harvey Kuenn.
From Time Magazine Archive
A surprised Warren Spahn, 61, the former Milwaukee Brave pitching ace who served up the gopher ball, confessed, "I didn't figure Appling could even hit that far."
From Time Magazine Archive
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