Fun Trivia : Bobby Thomson

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Bobby Thomson

What was the score just before Bobby Thomson hit his home run?

Bobby Thomson's 'Shot'


Dodgers 4, Giants 2. The score was Dodgers 4, Giants 2, in the bottom of the 9th inning, as Bobby Thomson stepped in to face Ralph Branca.



Who was pitching for the Dodgers?

Bobby Thomson's 'Shot'


Ralph Branca. The most famous pitcher after this, Branca gave up the most unlikely home run to the most unlikely of all batters.



Who was the home plate umpire?

Bobby Thomson's 'Shot'


Lou Jorda. The man in blue behind the plate was Lou Jorda, calling strike one just before the dinger of Thomson's lifetime.



What pitch did Thomson hammer?

Bobby Thomson's 'Shot'


Fastball. Branca threw strike one on a fastball, before trying it again with another fastball, which Thomson smashed over the left field fence.



Between Thomson and Branca, who played until 1960?

Bobby Thomson's 'Shot'


Thomson. Bobby Thomson played for several clubs before retiring in 1960, while Branca played for his share of clubs and retired in 1956.