The Polo Grounds will come alive again through an upcoming exhibition located in the shadows of where the extinct sports venue once stood in New York City. “Home Plate: A Celebration of the Polo Grounds” will open at the Morris-Jumel Mansion on August 22 and run through January 5, featuring memorabilia from moments associated with the historic stadium. The … [Read more...]
Remembering “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World” With 5 Great Bobby Thomson Cards
Sixty-five years ago Monday, New York Giants outfielder Bobby Thomson hit one of baseball's most iconic home runs. Thomson's October blast--forever known as the 'Shot Heard 'Round the World' off of the Brooklyn Dodgers' Ralph Branca--clinched the 1951 National League pennant for the Giants. While they went on to lose the World Series to the New York Yankees, few can argue the … [Read more...]
Miracle Ball: Search for Thomson’s Homer
A new book hits store shelves this week, focused on one man's search for the famous 1951 home run ball hit by Bobby Thomson. But it's not just a sports memorabilia book. It's among the great mysteries of the sports memorabilia world. What became of Bobby Thomson's 1951 'Shot Heard 'Round the World'? Thomson's October 3, 1951 home run is still considered the most … [Read more...]