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Bobby Thomson

Bobby Thomson, born on October 25, 1923, was an American professional baseball player. He played for the New York Giants in the 1940s and 1950s and is best known for his famous home run in the 1951 World Series, which is often referred to as 'The Shot Heard 'Round the World'. more

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