 Hobbs breaking the scoreboard clock with a home run was inspired by  Bama Rowell of the Boston Braves doubling off the Ebbets Field  scoreboard clock on May 30, 1946, showering Dixie Walker with glass.  Though hed been promised a free watch by Bulova for hitting the  companys scoreboard sign, Rowell had to wait until 1987 to receive  it.