Search results
In baseball, the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" was a walk-off home run hit by New York Giants outfielder and third baseman Bobby Thomson off Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca at the Polo Grounds in New York City on October 3, 1951, to win the National League (NL) pennant.
On August 11, 1951, the second-place New York Giants trailed their rivals, the Brooklyn Dodgers, by 13 games. From that point until the end of the season, the Giants won 39 of their final 47 games, an incredible .830 clip. The 154-game season ended with both clubs tied for the top spot in the National League, necessitating a three-game playoff ...
Apr 7, 2007 · The Shot Heard 'Round The World. Jim Murphy. 333 subscribers. Subscribed. 4.8K. 1.7M views 17 years ago. 1951 World Series Giants Win Pennant ...more.
- 2 min
- 1.7M
- Jim Murphy
May 20, 2014 · Reel #: 9193 TC In: 040304 TC Out: 040326Radio broadcaster Russ Hodges delivers what is arguably the greatest call in the history of U.S. sports. Bobby Thomp...
- 30 sec
- 43.5K
- My Footage
Nov 16, 2009 · On October 3, 1951, third baseman Bobby Thomson hits a one-out, three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the National League pennant for the New York Giants. Thomson’s...
- 3 min
http://www.courtsidetweets.comBobby Thomson of the New York Giants hits one of the most memorable home runs in baseball history on October 3, 1951 off of Bro...
- 39 sec
- 19K
- CourtsideTweets
People also ask
Did the Giants win the National League pennant?
When did Bobby Thomson win the National League pennant?
How many games did the Giants win in 1951?
How many games did the New York Giants win?
Oct 3, 2006 · In the bottom of the 9th inning, the New York Giants beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 5-4, winning the National League Pennant. Batter Bobby Thomson's three-run homer became legendary. Deborah Amos...
