He helped one player , Don Grate , break the record for throwing a baseball the longest distance , more than 434 feet .
Engel was community minded and a master showman , often called the Barnum of Baseball .
Engel helped one player , Don Grate , break the record for throwing a baseball the longest distance , more than 434 feet .
Engel was community minded and a master showman , often called the Barnum of Baseball .