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Bobby Thomson’s Doubleplay Saved His “Shot” Legacy

July 7, 2024 by Derick Herrell

On October 3, 1951, Bobby Thomson made baseball history with one swing of the bat. With the New York Giants trailing the Brooklyn Dodgers 4-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning of a tiebreaker game to decide the National League pennant, Thomson hit a three-run home run off pitcher Ralph Branca to give the … Read moreBobby Thomson’s Doubleplay Saved His “Shot” Legacy

The Shot BEFORE the Shot Heard ‘Round the World!

July 5, 2024 by Derick Herrell

The Shot Heard ‘Round the World is a famous phrase that refers to the pivotal moment in American history when the first shot was fired in the Battle of Lexington and Concord, marking the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. However, what many people may not realize is that there was another significant shot fired … Read moreThe Shot BEFORE the Shot Heard ‘Round the World!