“Sink, sink, sink,” Branca told himself. PhotoHodges, the Giants’ announcer, made the call: “There’s a long drive … it’s gonna be … I believe — the Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant! Through the years, Branca appeared with Thomson at old-timers’ games, baseball dinners and cruises.

Source: New York Times November 23, 2016 16:32 UTC