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THE BASEBALL INDEX
Bibliography for Bobby Thomson
Database information Š 2000 SABR

ť The Baseball Index contains the following references for further reading material on Bobby Thomson (OF-3B 1946-60 Giants , Braves, Cubs, Red Sox, Orioles):

17 books
19 book sections
76 articles

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BOOKS


ť Thomson Triptych: The Agony of Ralph Branca by Ross, Thom
Artwork , 1989)ť Notes: Pastel on Paper; Private Collection; Reprinted in Baseball: A Treasury of Art and Literature (p. 147(1)) Stats: n Photos: Illus(bw):(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph Topics: Paintings; Art; Pennant Races; 1951; Brooklyn Dodgers; New York Giants; Home Runs; Playoffs; 1003951G


ť 'The Giants Win The Pennant! The Giants Win The Pennant!' by Thomson, Bobby With Lee Heiman And Bill Gutman
Hardbound Book (New York: Zebra Books, 1991) -- 285 pages ť Notes: Foreword By Leo Durocher, Afterword By Ralph Branca Stats: n Photos: bw:(16) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph; Durocher, Leo; Dressen, Chuck Topics: 1951; Playoffs


ť The Home Run Heard 'Round The World by Robinson, Ray
Hardbound Book (New York: HarperCollins, 1991) -- 244 pages Stats: n Photos: bw:(16) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph; Durocher, Leo; Dressen, Chuck Topics: New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers; 1951


ť Shot Heard Round the World by McCollum, Rick
Artwork , 1985)ť Notes: Oil on Canvas; Collection of the Artist; Reprinted in Baseball: A Treasury of Art and Literature (p. 142(1)) Stats: n Photos: c:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph Topics: Paintings; Art; Pennant Races; 1951; Brooklyn Dodgers; New York Giants; Home Runs; Playoffs; 1003951G


ť Miracle at Coogan's Bluff by Jurinko, Andy
Artwork , 1992)ť Notes: Oil on Canvas; Private Collection; Reprinted in Baseball: A Treasury of Art and Literature (p. 143(1)) Stats: n Photos: c:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph Topics: Paintings; Art; Pennant Races; 1951; Brooklyn Dodgers; New York Giants; Home Runs; Playoffs; 1003951G


ť Where Is He Now? by Drees, Jack And Jim Mullen
Hardbound Book (Middle Village, NY: Jonathan David Publishers, 1973) -- 246 pages ť Notes: Foreword By Bill Veeck Stats: n Photos: bw:(32) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: MacPhail, Larry; Hartnett, Gabby; Bell, Cool Papa; Bartell, Dick; Warneke, Lon; Greenberg, Hank; Slaughter, Enos; Keller, Charlie; Owen, Mickey; Blackwell, Ewell; Thomson, Bobby; Snider, Duke; Rhodes, Dusty; Larsen, Don Topics: Biographies; Post-Baseball Careers


ť Batboy Of The Giants by Garreau, Garth
Hardbound Book (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1948) -- 185 pages Stats: n Photos: Illus(bw):(1) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Garreau, Garth; Smith, Sammy; Cooper, Walker; Hartung, Clint; Voiselle, Bill; Rigney, Bill; Marshall, Willard; Gowdy, Hank; Kress, Red; Mize, Johnny; Thomson, Bobby; Lohrke, Jack Topics: Biographies; Bat Boys; New York Giants; Polo Grounds; 1947; Power Hitters; Home Runs; Superstitions; Gloves; Fans; Bunting; Rules; Practical Jokes; Nicknames; Road Trips


ť Pennant Races: Baseball At Its Best by Anderson, Dave
Hardbound Book (New York: Doubleday & Co., 1994) -- 421 pages Stats: n Photos: bw:(throughout) Indexed? y Bibliography? y Named people: McGraw, John; Thomson, Bobby; Dean, Dizzy; Durocher, Leo; Schmidt, Mike; Ruth, Babe; Aaron, Hank; Chance, Frank; Evers, Johnny Topics: Pennant Races; Bonehead Plays; 1908; Chicago White Sox; 1919; Philadelphia Phillies; 1964; St. Louis Cardinals; 1934; Pressure; Competition; Personality


ť Baseball I Gave You The Best Years Of My Life by Grossinger, Richard and Lisa Conrad, Eds.
Paperbound Book (Berkeley, Ca: North Atlantic Books, 1992) -- 172 pages ť Notes: Identified as Fifth Edition on the cover and as Io 44 on the copyright page. Stats: n Photos: bw:(32) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Maglie, Sal; Mathewson, Christy; Alexander, Grover; Lajoie, Nap; McDowell, Sam; Dean, Dizzy; Mays, Willie; Cobb, Ty; Mantle, Mickey; Brett, George; Brown, Ollie; Thomson, Bobby; Flood, Curt; Clemente, Roberto; Dark, Al; Fidrych, Mark Topics: Anthologies; Father-Son Relations; Ball games; Brooklyn Dodgers; Poetry; Sexual Behavior; San Francisco Giants; Fenway Park; Fans; 1986; World Series; Origins; Designated hitter rule; Lore; Baseball cards


ť Baseball's Great Dynasties: The Giants by Kaplan, Jim
Hardbound Book (New York: Gallery Books, 1991) -- 80 pages Stats: Team All-Time Leaders, Miscellaneous Stats Photos: bw:(throughout); c:(throughout) Indexed? y Bibliography? n Named people: Stengel, Casey; Terry, Bill; Thomson, Bobby; Ott, Mel; Mays, Willie; McGraw, John; McCovey, Willie; Dark, Al; Durocher, Leo; Frisch, Frankie; Clark, Will Topics: New York Giants; San Francisco Giants; Polo Grounds; 3Com Park


ť The Miracle At Coogan's Bluff by Kiernan, Thomas
Paperbound Book (New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1975) -- 284 pages Stats: Team Season Leaders, Box/Line Scores Photos: bw:(8) Indexed? y Bibliography? n Named people: Maglie, Sal; Westrum, Wes; Thomson, Bobby; Mays, Willie; Mueller, Don; Irvin, Monte; Lockman, Whitey; Dark, Alvin; Rigney, Bill; Stanky, Eddie; Hearn, Jim; Thompson, Hank; Durocher, Leo; Robinson, Jackie; Hartung, Clint Topics: New York Giants; Polo Grounds; Brooklyn Dodgers; Philadelphia Phillies; Ebbets Field


ť Four Famous Baseballs by Ross, Thom
Artwork , 1991)ť Notes: Mixed media on paper; Squash Blossom Gallery; Reprinted in Baseball: A Treasury of Art and Literature (p. 281(1)) Stats: n Photos: c:(1) Named people: Fisk, Carlton; Ruth, Babe; Thomson, Bobby; Maris, Roger Topics: Collecting; Memorabilia; World Series; 1975; Playoffs; 1951; National League; Records; Most Home Runs, Season; Balls (Equipment)


ť The Great Chase: The Dodgers-Giants Pennant Race Of 1951 by Rosenfeld, Harvey
Paperbound Book (Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co., 1992) -- 277 pages ť Notes: Foreword By Ernie Harwell Stats: Box/Line Scores, Player Season Stats Photos: bw:(10) Indexed? y Bibliography? n Named people: Dressen, Charlie; Durocher, Leo; Thomson, Bobby; Campanella, Roy; Newcombe, Don; Robinson, Jackie; Branca, Ralph; Bavasi, Buzzie; Mays, Willie; Maglie, Sal; Dark, Al; Lockman, Whitey Topics: 1951; Brooklyn Dodgers; New York Giants; Pennant Races


ť Giants Diary: A Century Of Giants' Baseball In New York And San Francisco by Stein, Fred and Nick Peters
Paperbound Book (Berkeley, Ca: North Atlantic Books, 1987) -- 374 pages ť Notes: Foreword By Bill Rigney Stats: Player Career Stats, Team All-Time Stats, Team Season Leaders, Team All-Time Leaders, Bio Stats Photos: bw:(48); c:(1) Indexed? y Bibliography? n Named people: Mathewson, Christy; McGraw, John; Frisch, Frankie; Ott, Mel; Terry, Bill; Bancroft, Dave; Youngs, Ross; Rusie, Amos; Mays, Willie; Marichal, Juan; McCovey, Willie; Perry, Gaylord; Thomson, Bobby Topics: New York Giants; San Francisco Giants; 1800C; 1900C; Rosters; Polo Grounds; Seals Stadium; 3Com Park; Awards


ť Baseball Thrills by Feller, Bob, ed.
Pamphlet/Booklet (Chicago:, 1952) -- 31 pages ť Notes: Two Issues Published Stats: n Photos: Illus(c):(throughout) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: DiMaggio, Joe; Kelly, Mike; Feller, Bob; Thomson, Bobby


ť Milwaukee's Miracle Braves by Meany, Tom And Others
Hardbound Book (New York: A.S. Barnes And Co., 1954) -- 241 pages ť Notes: Foreword By Frank P. Zeidler Stats: Team All-Time Stats Photos: bw:(16) Indexed? y Bibliography? n Named people: Grimm, Charlie; Matthews, Eddie; Bruton, Bill; Spahn, Warren; Crandall, Del; Thomson, Bobby; Adcock, Joe; Pafko, Andy; Logan, Johnny; Dittmer, Jack; O'Connell, Danny; Pendleton, Jim; Sisti, Sibby; Metkovich, George; Hanebrink, Harry; Sinovic, Dick Topics: Boston Braves; Milwaukee Braves; Club Relocations; County Stadium; 1953


ť Baseball's Pivotal Era, 1945-1951 by Marshall, William
Hardbound book (Lexington, Ky: The University Press of Kentucky, 1999) -- 528 pages Stats: Miscellaneous stats; Standings Photos: bw:(71) Indexed? y Bibliography? n Named people: Chandler, Happy; DiMaggio, Joe; Williams, Ted; Veeck, Bill; Robinson, Jackie; Durocher, Leo; Thomson, Bobby; Gardella, Danny; Rickey, Branch; Pasquel, Jorge; Saigh, Fred; Webb, Del; MacPhail, Larry; Griffith, Calvin Topics: 1945; 1946; 1947; 1948; 1949; 1950; 1951; Relocation; American League; National League; Commissioners; Mexican League; Pennants; World Series; Integration; Labor-management relations; Salaries

BOOK SECTIONS


ť The Shot Heard 'Round the World by Gutman, Dan
Book Section from Baseball's Greatest Games -- p. 2, 24 page(s) New York: Viking, 1994 Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos: bw:(3) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph; Durocher, Leo Topics: 1003951g; New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers


ť Bobby Thomson by Heiman, Lee, Dave Weiner And Bill Gutman
Book Section from When The Cheering Stops -- p. 253, 10 page(s) New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., 1990 Stats: Player Career Stats Photos: n Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Biographies; Post-Baseball Careers


ť Robert Brown (Bobby) Thomson: Who Hit the Greatest of All Home Runs by Molter, Harry
Book Section from Famous American Athletes of Today (13th Series) -- p. 319, 19 page(s) Boston: L.C. Page, 1953 Stats: Player Career Stats Photos: bw:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Biographies


ť The Day Bobby Thomson Hit His Home Run by Kahn, Roger
Book Section from How The Weather Was -- p. 24, 10 page(s) New York: Harper & Row, 1973 Stats: n Photos: n Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: 1003951g; Playoffs


ť The Summer Of '51 by Lang, Jack
Book Section from Street & Smith's Baseball -- p. 64-66 New York: Conde Nast Publications, 1991 (Vol. 51) Stats: n Photos: bw:(3) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph Topics: 1951; New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers


ť The Shot Heard Round The World by Seaver, Tom With Marty Appel
Book Section from Great Moments In Baseball -- p. 164-169 New York: Carol Publishing Group, 1992 Stats: n Photos: n Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph Topics: National League; Playoffs; 1951


ť The Shot Heard 'Round The World by Roeder, Bill
Book Section from Phillies Presents Famous Sports Moments -- p. 50, 3 page(s) New York: Associated Features, 1959 Stats: n Photos: bw:(1) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph Topics: Playoffs; 1951; Game-Winning Home Runs; 1003951g


ť An Evening with Bobby Thomson, 9/20/87 by Ross, Thomas Hill
Book Section from Baseball I Gave You All the Best Years of My Life -- p. 84,139 Berkeley, Ca: North Atlantic Books, 1992 ť Notes: combination of poem (1st line: "In an accident of timing he walked in the door" and prose with picture Stats: n Photos: bw:(1) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Father-son combinations


ť Bobby Thomson - Baseball's Most Memorable Homer by Westcott, Rich
Book Section from Diamond Greats -- p. 205-211 Westport, Ct: Meckler Books, 1988 Stats: n Photos: bw:(2) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Biographies


ť Bobby Thomson by Devaney, John
Book Section from Where Are They Today? Great Sports Stars of Yesteryear -- p. 185, 4 page(s) New York: Crown Publishers, 1985 Stats: n Photos: bw:(2) Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Biographies; Post-Baseball Careers


ť Robert Brown Thomson: The Home Run Heard 'Round-the-World by Drees, Jack; Mullen, James C.
Book Section from Where Is He Now? -- p. 121, 5 page(s) Middle Village, NY: Jonathan David Publishers, 1973 Stats: n Photos: bw:(2) Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Biographies; Post-Baseball Careers


ť Bobby Thomson by Green, Paul
Book Section from Forgotten Fields -- p. 201, 7 page(s) Waupaca, Wi: Parker Publications, 1984 Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos: bw:(1) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Biographies


ť Bobby Thomson by King, Joe
Book Section from My Greatest Baseball Game -- p. 194, 6 page(s) New York: A.S. Barnes And Co., 1950 Stats: Box/Line Scores, Player Career Stats Photos: bw:(1) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Biographies; Greatest Days; 0529949g


ť The Flying Scot (Bobby Thomson) by Meany, Tom
Book Section from Milwaukee's Miracle Braves -- p. 106, 12 page(s) New York: A.S. Barnes & Co., 1954 Stats: n Photos: bw:(16) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Biographies; Milwaukee Braves


ť Monte Irvin by Honig, Donald
Book Section from Baseball Between the Lines: Baseball in the Forties And Fifties as Told By the Men Who Played It -- p. 181, 12 page(s) Lincoln, NB: University of Nebraska Press, 1976 Stats: n Photos: bw:(3) Named people: Irvin, Monte; Thomson, Bobby; Mays, Willie; Durocher, Leo Topics: Oral Histories; Anecdotes; 1940D; 1950D; Negro Leagues; African-American Players; Integration; New York Giants; World Series; 1951


ť Ralph Branca by Wilber, Cynthia J.
Book Section from For the Love of the Game: Baseball Memories from the Men Who were There -- p. 108, 7 page(s) New York: William Morrow And Company, Inc., 1992 Stats: n Photos: bw:(1) Named people: Branca, Ralph; Thomson, Bobby; Dressen, Charlie Topics: Profiles; Interviews; Oral Histories; 1950D; Pitchers; Brooklyn Dodgers; 1951; Playoffs; New York Giants; Race; Integration; African-American Players; Families


ť A Conversation With Clyde Sukeforth by Lincoln, C.E.
Book Section from Baseball Research Journal -- p. 72, 2 page(s) Kansas City: Society For American Baseball Research, 1987 Stats: n Photos: n Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Sukeforth, Clyde; Robinson, Jackie; Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph Topics: Anecdotes; Brooklyn Dodgers; Debuts; Integration


ť Minor League Baseball In Rocky Mount by Smith, Leverett T.
Book Section from Baseball Research Journal -- p. 12, 7 page(s) Cooperstown, NY: Society For American Baseball Research, 1978 Stats: n Photos: n Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Walker, Frank; Leonard, Buck; Thomson, Bobby Topics: Minor Leagues; Rocky Mount (NC)


ť Knee-Deep in Mudville: Boneheads, Goats and Gophers by Santa Maria, Michael; James Costello
Book Section from Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and the American Culture (1990) -- p. 348, 27 page(s) Westport, CT: Meckler Publishing, 1991 Stats: n Photos: n Bibliography? y Footnotes/Sourcenotes? y Named people: Merkle, Fred; Snodgrass, Fred; Gowdy, Hank; Peckinpaugh, Roger; Pittsburgh Pirates; Lombardi, Ernie; Owen, Mickey; Branca, Ralph; Thomson, Bobby; Torrez, Mike; Moore, Donnie; Henderson, Dave Topics: Goats; Bonehead Plays; Errors; Fame; Fans; Popularity; 0923908G; Pennant Races; National League; New York Giants; Chicago Cubs; 1908; 1912; World Series; Boston Red Sox; 1924; Washington Senators; 1925; New York Yankees; 1941; 1951; 1978

ARTICLES


ť Bobby Uses Fielder's Glove in Gateway Bow, Boots Two
Article in The Sporting News June 15, 1960 (Vol. 149, Issue 21) -- p. 21, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Profiles; Position Changes; First Base; Gloves; Errors


ť Deals Strengthen Braves, Giants: Thomson Swap Good For Both Clubs by Smith, Red
Article in Baseball Digest April, 1954 (Vol. 13, Issue 3) -- p. 47, 2 page(s) ť Notes: Condensed From The New York Herald Tribune Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Antonelli, John Topics: Trades; Milwaukee Braves; New York Giants


ť Thomson Wins Bear Cub, Gift of Fans From Maine by Hurwitz, Hy
Article in The Sporting News May 25, 1960 (Vol. 149, Issue 18) -- p. 8, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Boston Red Sox; Promotionals; Animals


ť I Remember the Polo Grounds by Lang, Jack
Article in Baseball Digest March, 1975 (Vol. 34, Issue 3) -- p. 36, 6 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Hubbell, Carl; Merkle, Fred; Mays, Willie; Rhodes, Dusty; Furillo; Carl; Ott, Mel; Barney, Rex Topics: Anecdotes; Polo Grounds; Stadiums


ť Thomson Ranks No. 24 On List of Homer Leaders by Tattersall, John C.
Article in The Sporting News August 3, 1960 (Vol. 150, Issue 2) -- p. 26, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Profiles; Home Runs; Anecdotes


ť The Greatest Game I Ever Saw (Personal Favorites) - October 3, 1951 by Harwell, Ernie
Article in Sports Illustrated July 19, 1993 (Vol. 79, Issue 3) -- p. 42, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Hodges, Russ Topics: 1003951g


ť Bobby Thomson, Giant Hero; the Slugger Lives With Baseball's Great Postwar Era by Sargent, Jim
Article in Oldtyme Baseball News 1996 (Vol. 7, Issue 6) -- p. 8, 2 page(s) Stats: Player Career Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Antonelli, Johnny; Branca, Ralph Topics: Greatest Days; Oral Histories; Rivalries


ť Bobby Thomson Recalls That 'Moment' in '51 Playoffs by Reisler, Jim
Article in Baseball Digest September, 1991 (Vol. 50, Issue 9) -- p. 26, 3 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Playoffs; 1951


ť Giant of Giants by Maver, Alan
Article in Pacific Stars & Stripes May 5, 1953 (Vol. 9, Issue 124) -- p. 13, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Cartoons:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Cartoons; Profiles; Home Runs


ť Thomson Just Shy One-Grand Hit Total
Article in Pacific Stars & Stripes May 29, 1953 (Vol. 9, Issue 148) -- p. 12, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Base Hits; Milestones



Article in Scholastic Coach April, 1948 (Vol. 17, Issue 8) -- p. 46, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Batting Instruction; Swings


ť Bobby Thomson: the Day Bobby Hit the Home Run by Kahn, Roger
Article in Sports Illustrated October, 1960 ť Notes: Reprinted In The Baseball Chronicles (1991) (p.273(10)) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Pennant Races; Playoffs; Home Runs; 1003951g


ť October 3, 1951: Bobby Thomson's Homer Wins the Giant a Pennant
Article in Esquire n ť Notes: Reprinted in Esquire's Great Men and Moments in Sports (p.51(1)) - first line: Good ballplayer,/long striding, lean and supple, Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Illus(bw):(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Poems; Fame; Game-Winning Home Runs


ť I Never Let Headache Interfere Says Bobby Thomson, Home Run Hero of the N.Y. Giants
Article in Life May 26, 1952 (Vol. 32, Issue 21) -- p. 2, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Advertisements; Endorsements; Bromo-Seltzer (product)


ť The Day Bobby Hit the Home Run by Kahn, Roger
Article in Sports Illustrated October 10, 1960 (Vol. 13, Issue 15) -- p. 40, 9 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(4) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Dressen, Charley; Durocher, Leo; Newcombe, Don; Branca, Ralph; Robinson, Jackie Topics: Lore; Game-Winning Home Runs; Anecdotes



Article in Sports Illustrated May 27, 1957 (Vol. 6, Issue 21) -- p. 47, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Baseball X-Ray Stats: Player Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Doby, Larry; Gomez, Ruben; Lawrence, Brooks; Pilarcik, Al; Moryn, Walt Topics: Statistics; Evaluations; 1957


ť The Shot Heard Again by Kirby, Gene
Article in Sports Heritage September, 1987 (Vol. 1, Issue 5) -- p. 26, 6 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(5) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph Topics: Clutch Hitting


ť Miracle of Coogan's Bluff by Smith, Red
Article in New York Herald-Tribune October 4, 1951 ť Notes: Reprinted in Views of Sport (p.30(4)) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Cartoons:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph; Dark, Alvin; Newcombe, Don Topics: Playoffs; Pennant Races; National League; 1951; Clutch Hitting; Heroes; Greatest Days; New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers; Pitching Changes


ť Miracle of Coogan's Bluff by Smith, Red
Article in New York Herald-Tribune October 4, 1951 ť Notes: Reprinted in The Norton Book of Sports (p.365(4)) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph; Newcombe, Don Topics: Playoffs; Pennant Races; National League; 1951; Clutch Hitting; Heroes; Greatest Days; New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers; Pitching Changes


ť Miracle of Coogan's Bluff by Smith, Red
Article in New York Herald-Tribune October 4, 1951 ť Notes: Reprinted in The Fireside Book of Baseball (p.321(2)) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph; Newcombe, Don Topics: Playoffs; Pennant Races; National League; 1951; Clutch Hitting; Heroes; Greatest Days; New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers; Pitching Changes


ť Winning N.L. Flag Was a Tall Order by Grayson, Robert
Article in Sports Collectors Digest August 16, 1991 (Vol. 18, Issue 33) -- p. 90, 3 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2); Illus(bw):(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Corwin, Al; Durocher, Leo; Maglie, Sal; Mueller, Dan Topics: 1951; Pennant Races; New York Giants


ť The Flying Scot of the Giants by King, Joe
Article in Sport May, 1950 (Vol. 8, Issue 5) -- p. 38, 5 page(s) Column/Series Name: The Sport Profile Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2); c:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Profiles; New York Giants; 1950; British Players


ť Ira Berkow: Sports of the Times: Thomson Homer Still Going by Berkow, Ira
Article in New York Times October 4, 1986 -- p. 43, Section 1 Column/Series Name: Sports Of The Times Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Home Runs; Clutch Hitting; Playoffs; National League; 1951; Profiles


ť Historic Utterance, Near Coogan's Bluff by Bracker, Milton; Illustrated by Carl Rose
Article in New York Times Magazine April 8, 1962 -- p. 33, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Maris in the Spring, Tra-la, Tra-la ť Notes: first line: Bobby Thomson took a bat, Knocked the Brooklyn Dodgers flat, Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Cartoons:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Poems; Home Runs


ť Bobby Thomson: His Dramatic Shot Will Be Remembered Forever by Huard, Kevin
Article in Sports Collectors Digest April 5, 1991 (Vol. 18, Issue 14) -- p. 90, 3 page(s) Stats: Player Season Stats, Player Career Stats, Bio Stats Photos/Illustrations: c:(1); bw:(3) Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Playoffs; National League; Home Runs; 1951; New York Giants


ť Bobby Thomson, Ralph Branca 15 Years Later by Devaney, John
Article in Sport October, 1966 (Vol. 42, Issue 4) -- p. 44, 7 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(4) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph Topics: 1003951g; Playoffs; Game-Winning Home Runs; New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers; Heroes; Goats; Lore; Post-Baseball Careers


ť Old Scars by Lardner, John
Article in Newsweek March 2, 1952 (Vol. 39, Issue 9) -- p. 80, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Sport Week Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Brooklyn Dodgers; New York Giants; Pennant Races; 1952; Evaluations


ť New York's Other Murderers Row: the 1947 New York Giants by Fagen, Herb
Article in Oldtyme Baseball News 1993 (Vol. 5, Issue 1) -- p. 26, 3 page(s) Stats: Player Career Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Marshall, Willard; Mize, Johnny; Cooper, Walker; Lohrke, Jack 'Lucky' Topics: 1947; New York Giants; Offense; Team Records; Oral Histories


ť Thomson Gets Shot at Bosox Gateway Post by Hurwitz, Hy
Article in The Sporting News April 20, 1960 (Vol. 149, Issue 13) -- p. 31, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Jurges, Billy; Jackson, Ron Topics: Profiles; First Base; Position Changes; Boston Red Sox


ť The Homer of the Century by Twombly, Wells
Article in The Sporting News May 8, 1971 (Vol. 171, Issue 17) -- p. 7, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Hodges, Russ Topics: Lore; Game-Winning Home Runs; Broadcasters


ť Falls' Biggest Baseball Moment by Falls, Joe
Article in The Sporting News March 6, 1971 (Vol. 171, Issue 8) -- p. 2, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph Topics: Nostalgia


ť Upsets Abound in Stretch Run: '51 Giants a Classic Case by Broeg, Bob
Article in The Sporting News September 3, 1977 (Vol. 184, Issue 9) -- p. 6, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Broeg on Baseball Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Hartnett, Gabby; Lopez, Al Topics: Pennant Races; 1974; 1951; 1969; 1938; 1964; 1942; 1930; Anecdotes


ť The Thomson HR Legend Vivid as Ever by Falls, Joe
Article in The Sporting News July 26, 1982 (Vol. 194, Issue 4) -- p. 8 Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Profiles; Anecdotes; Historical Significance


Gietschier, Steve
Article in The Sporting News March 4, 1991 (Vol. 211, Issue 9) -- p. 52, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Book Reviews ť Notes: Reviews: 'The Home Run Heard 'Round The World',' By Ray Robinson Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Robinson, Ray Topics: New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers; Pennant Races; 1951


ť Reese Remembers Famous Home Run; Even Today, Thomson's Belt Elicits Disbelief by Bozich, Rick
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly October 4, 1991 (Vol. 1, Issue 27) -- p. 55, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph; Weese, Pee Wee Topics: New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers; National League; Playoffs; 1951


ť Thomson, Branca Team For Charity by Forman, Ross
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly June 7, 1991 (Vol. 1, Issue 10) -- p. 28, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby Topics: Memorabilia; Charity Work; Historical Significance


ť Thomson, Giants Got Last Leaugh On Dodgers - His Home Run Capped Dramatic Drive To Pennant by Koenig, Bill
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly June 21, 1991 (Vol. 1, Issue 12) -- p. 48, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Baseball Nostalgia Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph Topics: Nostalgia; Historical Significance; New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers


ť Before the Famous Shot Came Furious Comeback by Koenig, Bill
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly June 21, 1991 (Vol. 1, Issue 12) -- p. 48, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph; Durocher, Leo Topics: Nostalgia; Historical Significance; New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers; Pennant Races; Rallies


ť Interborough Intensity
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly June 24, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 14) -- p. 10, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Larsen, Don; Lavagetto, Cookie; DiMaggio, Joe; Gionfriddo, Al; Owen, Mickey; Maglie, Sal; Martin, Billy Topics: Rivalries; City Series; New York Yankees; New York Mets; Brooklyn Dodgers; New York Giants; World Series; Playoffs; 1003951g; 1003955g; 1008956g; 1003947g; 1005947g; 1005941g; 0616997g; 0515996g; 1007952g; 1015923g; Perfect Games; Interleague Play


ť Stamped Forever
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly April 15, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 4) -- p. 57, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph Topics: Postage Stamps; 1951; Playoffs; New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers; Home Runs


Bennett, Biff
Article in Sport February, 1954 (Vol. 16, Issue 2) -- p. 84, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Thomson, Bobby; Rosen, Al Topics: Anecdotes; Marriage; Batting


ť Old Pros Wertz and Thomson Come Through Against Nats by Hurwitz, Hy
Article in The Sporting News May 11, 1960 (Vol. 149, Issue 16) -- p. 18, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Wertz, Vic; Thomson, Bobby Topics: Profiles; Clutch Hitting


ť Kid Clinton's Clouts Boost Hub's Power by Hurwitz, Hy
Article in The Sporting News May 4, 1960 (Vol. 149, Issue 15) -- p. 15, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Clinton, Lu; Thomson, Bobby; Wertz, Vic Topics: Profiles; Rookies; Fast Starts


ť 15 Most Dramatic Home Runs in Big League History by Johnston, Joey
Article in Baseball Digest November, 1989 (Vol. 48, Issue 11) -- p. 26, 4 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Gibson, Kirk; Thomson, Bobby; Mazeroski, Bill; Fisk, Carlton; Dent, Bucky; Chambliss, Chris; Hartnett, Gabby; Sisler, Dick; Maris, Roger; Ruth, Babe; Aaron, Hank; Williams, Ted; Jackson, Reggie; Brett, George; Rhodes, Dusty Topics: Home Runs; Historical Significance


ť How Branca Survived 'shot Heard 'round World' by Pennington, Bill
Article in Baseball Digest February, 1992 (Vol. 51, Issue 2) -- p. 82, 5 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Branca, Ralph; Thomson, Bobby Topics: Profiles; Brooklyn Dodgers; Playoffs; 1951; Post-Baseball Careers; Baseball Assistance Team; Goats


ť Andy Pafko Still Remembers Shot Heard 'round the World by Chapman, Lou
Article in Baseball Digest November, 1992 (Vol. 51, Issue 11) -- p. 68, 6 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Pafko, Andy; Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph; Robinson, Jackie Topics: Profiles; Pennant Races; 1951; Brooklyn Dodgers; New York Giants; Milwaukee Braves; Popularity


ť 20 Years Later - Branca, Thomson Duel Again by Lang, Jack
Article in The Sporting News August 14, 1971 (Vol. 172, Issue 5) -- p. 35, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Branca, Ralph; Thomson, Bobby; Paige, Satchel; Grant, M. Donald Topics: Old Timers Games; Lore


ť Braves' Playoff Comeback in '92 Ranks With Classics by Henneman, Jim
Article in Baseball Digest March, 1993 (Vol. 52, Issue 3) -- p. 79, 3 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); Graphs/Charts:(1) Named people: Cabrera, Francisco; Thomson, Bobby Topics: NL Championship Series; 1992; Game-Winning Hits


ť For All the World To See by Comiskey, Bill
Article in Minneapolis Review of Baseball February, 1987 (Vol. 7, -- p. 28, 5 page(s) Column/Series Name: New York Baseball Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Illus(bw):(2) Named people: Branca, Ralph; Thomson, Bobby; Durocher, Leo; Campanella, Roy; Maglie, Sal; Irvin, Monte; Robinson, Jackie; Newcombe, Don; Mueller, Don; Dark, Alvin Topics: Nostalgia; New York Giants; 1951; Brooklyn Dodgers; 1951; Playoffs; 1951; Fans; Superstitions; Senior League Baseball; Anecdotes


ť Bobby Thomson at the Plate by Cooke, Bob
Article in New York Herald-Tribune October, 1951 ť Notes: Reprinted in Wake Up the Echoes (p.61(5)); Parodies Thomas Macauley's 'Horatius at the Bridge' - first line: Charlie Dressen of the Dodgers/By Brooklyn gods he swore Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Dressen, Chuck; Thomson, Bobby Topics: Poems; Parodies; Brooklyn Dodgers; Playoffs; National League; 1951


ť Giants Capture Pennant, Beating Dodgers 5-4 in 9th On Thomson's 3-Run Homer by Drebinger, John
Article in New York Times October 4, 1951 ť Notes: Reprinted in The New York Times Book of Baseball History: Major League Highlights From the Pages of The New York Times (p.157(3)) Stats: Box/Line Scores Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Branca, Ralph; Thomson, Bobby; Maglie, Sal; Newcombe, Don; Dark, Alvin; Durocher, Leo Topics: National League; Pennant Races; Championships; Brooklyn Dodgers; New York Giants; 1951; Home Runs; Pressure; Greatest Days; Grooves; Strategy; Pitching Changes; Heroes; Goats; 1003951g; World Series


ť Ralph Branca Began Striding Toward the Mound... by Williams, Joe
Article in New York World-Telegram 1951 (Vol. 10, Issue 4) Column/Series Name: By Joe Williams ť Notes: Reprinted in the Joe Williams Baseball Reader (1989) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Branca, Ralph; Thomson, Bobby Topics: Playoffs; 1951; Brooklyn Dodgers; New York Giants


ť His First Pitch Was Called a Strike; His Second Was Called Many Things by Williams, Joe
Article in New York World-Telegram 1951 (Vol. 10, Issue 27) Column/Series Name: By Joe Williams ť Notes: Reprinted in the Joe Williams Baseball Reader (1989) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Dressen, Chuck; Thomson, Bobby Topics: Playoffs; 1951; Brooklyn Dodgers; New York Giants; Managers


ť The Underdog by Cope, Myron
Article in Sport April, 1963 (Vol. 35, Issue 04) -- p. 21, 8 page(s) Stats: N Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Stengel, Casey; Thomson, Bobby; Stallings, George; Maranville, Rabbit Topics: Brooklyn Dodgers; New York Giants; 1951; Boston Braves; 1914


ť Fans Won't Let Branca Forget 'The Shot' by Forman, Ross
Article in Sports Collectors Digest November 8, 1991 (Vol. 18, Issue 45) -- p. 178, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Branca, Ralph; Thomson, Bobby Topics: Brooklyn Dodgers; New York Giants; Home Runs


Cartmell, Tracy
Article in Sports Heritage September, 1987 (Vol. 1, Issue 5) -- p. 2, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Sideshow Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Kirby, Gene; Thomson, Bobby Topics: Clutch Hitting


ť One Degree of Separation by Ward, Nathan
Article in Village Voice September 23, 1997 (Vol. 42, Issue 38) -- p. 141, 1 page(s) ť Notes: Refers to: Underworld by Don DeLillo Photos/Illustrations: y Named people: DeLillo, Don; Thomson, Bobby Topics: Books; Playoffs; 1951; New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers; Game-Winning Home Runs


ť This 50-Year Old Sees His Idol as Last of the Sports Heroes by Karr, Albert
Article in Wall Street Journal October 27, 1989 (Vol. 214, Issue 83) -- p. A1, 1 page(s) ť Notes: Eastern Edition Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Illus(bw):(1) Named people: Engelken, Albert; Thomson, Bobby Topics: Heroes


ť Thomson's 1954 Injury Gave Aaron His Big Chance by Shearer, Ed
Article in Twin City Sentinel April 2, 1974 Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Aaron, Henry; Thomson, Bobby Topics: Power Hitters; Playing Time; Rookies; Youth; Injuries; Milwaukee Braves


ť Ralph, Boy, Forget It
Article in Sports Illustrated July 23, 1962 (Vol. 17, Issue 4) -- p. 8, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Scorecard Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Branca, Ralph; Thomson, Bobby; Snider, Duke Topics: Profiles; Lore; Emotions; Old Timers Games


ť Pittsburgh Pirates 9, New York Giants 1 by Richman, Milton
Article 1957 ť Notes: Reprinted in the Second Fireside Book of Baseball (p.292(2)) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Stoneham, Horace; Hubbell, Carl; Thomson, Bobby; Lockman, Whitey; Rigney, Bill Topics: Pittsburgh Pirates; New York Giants; Polo Grounds; Stadiums; Club Relocations; Fans


ť My, How Myopic! by Terrell, Roy
Article in Sports Illustrated September 23, 1991 (Vol. 75, Issue 13) -- p. 82, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Point After Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Larsen, Don; Mazeroski, Bill; Thomson, Bobby Topics: Nostalgia


ť Why Do They Hate Durocher? by Reynolds, Quentin
Article in Sport April, 1950 (Vol. 8, Issue 4) -- p. 10, 6 page(s) Column/Series Name: Sport Headliner Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(3) Named people: Durocher, Leo; Walker, Dixie; Thomson, Bobby; Day, Laraine; Popularity Topics: Profiles; Managers; New York Giants; 1950; Player-Manager Relations; Personality; Gamers; Umpire Baiting; Brooklyn Dodgers; 1940D


ť Of Willie Mays & Joe McCarthy & Bobby Thompson by Powell, Cecil
Article in Massachusetts Review Spring, 1991 (Vol. 32, -- p. 100, 9 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Mays, Willie; McCarthy, Joe; Thomson, Bobby Topics: Baseball; Communism; Politics


ť Sixty Years of Feuding: How the Giants and Dodgers Got That Way by Kahn, Roger
Article in Sport January, 1958 (Vol. 25, Issue 1) -- p. 52, 11 page(s) Column/Series Name: The Sport Special Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Illus(c):(1); bw:(8) Named people: McGraw, John; Robinson, Wilbert; Mutrie, Jim; Mathewson, Christy; Rucker, Nap; Klem, Bill; Terry, Bill; Stengel, Casey; Wheat, Zack; Fitzsimmons, Freddie; Durocher, Leo; Mays, Willie; Thomson, Bobby; Branca, Ralph; Reese, Pee Wee; Campanella, Roy; MacPhai Topics: Rivalries; New York Giants; Brooklyn Dodgers

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