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Bobby Thomson home run bat
Bobby Thomson Home Run bat
Bobby Thomson home run bat
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Bobby Thomson Home Run bat

Date1951 October 03
DescriptionNatural stain wooden bat, 32 ounces, with "McLaughlin Millard Inc. / Adirondack / 302 / Flexible Whip Action" in the center of the barrel and "Personal / Bob Thomson (facsimile signature) / Model" near the end of the barrel. Knob end has "110."
Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Bobby Thomson of the New York Giants to hit the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" home run on October 3, 1951 in a playoff game against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Thomson's home run, which was hit off of Ralph Branca, sent the New York Giants to the 1951 World Series, where they lost to the New York Yankees.
Object numberB-1952-0024
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Classificationssports and athletic equipment
Dimensions35 in.
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