1951: Bobby Thomson’s Shot Heard ’Round the World
This week, a question that might ruffle a few feathers: why isn’t Jim Thome in the top 100 players of all time? We take a closer look at the numbers, the narrative, and where he may (or may not) belong.
The Deadball Files series is back for Part 3, joined by returning guest Justin Renaldi, as we explore the fascinating and mysterious life of one of baseball’s earliest stars—Ed Delahanty.
And in between, we shift gears to one of the game’s greatest comebacks: the 1951 New York Giants’ improbable run to the pennant, culminating in Bobby Thomson’s legendary “Shot Heard ’Round the World.” It’s a story that still feels larger than life—and somehow, it actually happened.
History, debate, and a little bit of chaos—just the way we like it.