This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/10/2015.
The “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” was the epithet used to describe Bobby Thomson’s game-winning homerun off of Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca in the deciding third game for the National League Pennant on October 3, 1951 at the Polo Grounds, home to the New York Giants. The game was the first to be nationally televised and was watched by millions of Americans across the country. “Rawlings” manufactured ONL Feeney baseball. The ball has been signed in blue ink on the sweet spot by Bobby Thomson with the added inscription “Oct. 3, 1951”, in our opinion the signature rates a strong 9. The ball is in EX-NM condition with some toning. “Rawlings” manufactured ONL Giamatti baseball. The ball has been signed in blue ink on the sweet spot by Ralph Branca, in our opinion the signature rates a strong 9. The ball is in NM-MNT condition. Accompanied by a LOA from JSA for the signatures.