With one swing of a bat, Bobby Thomson became a legend. His dramatic home run on October 3, 1951, led the New York Giants to win the National League pennant over the rival Brooklyn Dodgers. This documentary looks at the teams, personalities and events that combined to create one of the most heated pennant races ever witnessed...one that ended with an unforgettable homer.
Acting
Liev Schreiber's narration elevates every frame.
Production
Rare archival footage preserved beautifully.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The phrase 'shot heard 'round the world' was coined by New York Tribune sportswriter Red Smith, borrowing from Ralph Waldo Emerson's Concord Hymn.
Thomson and Branca remained unlikely friends for decades, appearing together at autograph shows and charity events until Thomson's death in 2010.
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