The Home Run Heard 'round the World
Author | : Ray Robinson |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2011-03-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780486480589 |
ISBN-13 | : 0486480585 |
Rating | : 4/5 (585 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Home Run Heard 'round the World written by Ray Robinson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bobby Thomson hit history's most famous home run during the bottom of the ninth in the final game of the 1951 National League playoffs. Sports historian Ray Robinson examines the circumstances surrounding this unforgettable moment, in a narrative packed with suspense, nostalgia, and insightful anecdotes about legendary players. Bob Costas contributes a brief Preface. 16 pages of photos.