Bobby Thomson, Dead at 86

Published by Toronto Mike on August 17, 2010 @ 15:19 in Celebrity Deaths

In MemoriumBobby Thomson was 86. He hit the famed "Shot Heard 'Round the World" that won the 1951 National League pennant for the New York Giants.

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Anonymous
August 17, 2010 / 17:18

Willie Mays was on deck,and I saw him at Jarry Park in'69.The 6 degrees of separtion just got smaller.

Army
August 17, 2010 / 21:05

Ralph Branca and Bobby became close friends after the "shot". This was the time that we refer to "When it was a Game." Great memories! Thanks Bobby..RIP

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