the duke of flatbush they called him.tted on the diamond, whether he was slugging home runs or taking an extra base or climbing the center field wall to make another spectacular catch. snider played the game like he owned it. and played his way into the hall of fame. >> duke snider, who hit four homers in the 1952 world series. >> reporter: 407 home runs in all. snider was a fearsome slugger. and a great center fielder, says his former teammate. >> he played the most difficult center field in the major leagues and he played it very well. he had a very strong arm. >> reporter: tony guida, cbs news, new york. >>> i'm terrell brown. this is the "cbs morning news." ♪ i'll pass it on, ♪ and on...and on...and on... edible arrangements. happiness is always in season. visit, call or go to ediblearrangements.com. all you expect from the number-one recommended detergent by dermatologists. all free clear is free of dyes and perfumes. and has powerful stainlifters to help get your whole wash clean. it's all good. i can't breathe... s

the duke of flatbush they called him.r strutted on the diamond whether he was slugging home runs or taking in extra base or climbing the centerfield wall to make another spectacular catch, snider played the game like he owned it and played his way into the hall of fame. >> duke snider who hit four homers in the 1952 world series. >> reporter: 407 home runs in all. snider was a father some slugger and a great centerfielder says his former teammate. >> he played the most difficult centerfielder in the major leagues and he played it very well. he had a very strong arm. >> new york had two others centerfielders in those days. a couple of guys named mantle and may. snider was often ranked third among them, pretty fair company for one of the boys of summer. tony guida, cbs news, new york. >> mitchell: just ahead on tonight's "cbs evening news", a sad new zealand homecoming for a world traveling tv host. . >> with diabetes it's tough to keep life balanced. i to keep in balance after 50, i switched to a complete multivitamin with