Ralph Branca, an 85-year-old former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher, collaborates with ghostwriter David Ritz to pen his autobiography, A Moment In Time. The book delves into Ralph's infamous loss in the 1951 National League pennant, where he gave up the iconic "Shot Heard 'Round the World" home run to Bobby Thomson. For 50 years, Ralph kept a secret about the 1951 Giants team, which he finally shares in the autobiography.
Branca's Pitch
Legendary Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca reflects on the devastating 1951 National League pennant loss to the New York Giants, marked by a game-winning home run.