The The Home Run Heard 'Round the World by Ray Robinson

The The Home Run Heard 'Round the World by Ray Robinson

The Giants win the pennant The Giants win the pennant The Giants win the pennant On October 3, 1951, broadcaster Russ Hodges alerted the world to the New York Giants' incredible come-from-behind triumph over their crosstown rivals, the Brooklyn Dodgers, in the National League playoffs. A three-run homer in the ninth inning off the bat of Bobby Thomson sealed the Giants' victory, bringing a memorable end to one of the most exciting pennant races in major league history.
Sports historian Ray Robinson examines the circumstances surrounding this unforgettable moment, in a narrative packed with suspense, nostalgia, and insightful anecdotes about legendary players. A cast of larger-than-life characters includes the Giants' controversial manager, Leo Durocher, brawler Eddie Stanky, Sal The Barber Maglie, and sensational rookie Willie Mays, in addition to the Dodgers' famed Boys of Summer lineup. This edition features 16 pages of photos and a brief Preface by Bob Costas. Thrilling . this book is a winner. -- Library Journal.

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ISBN 13	9780486480589
ISBN 10	0486480585
Title	The The Home Run Heard 'Round the World
Author	Ray Robinson
Series	Dover Baseball
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Dover Publications Inc.
Year published	2011-05-27
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.