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Bobby Thomson's 'Shot' Trivia Quiz

Here's a challenge on one of the most famous home runs in baseball history.

A multiple-choice quiz by riker465. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
riker465

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
116,033

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
311

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Question 1 of 5

1. What was the score just before Bobby Thomson hit his home run? Hint

Giants 4, Dodgers 2

Dodgers 3, Giants 1

Tied at 3

Dodgers 4, Giants 2

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Question 2 of 5

2. Who was pitching for the Dodgers? Hint

Gil Hodges

Lou Boudreau

Ralph Branca

Warren Spahn

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Question 3 of 5

3. Who was the home plate umpire? Hint

Bill Spiers

Al Sparks

Bill Mueller

Lou Jorda

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Question 4 of 5

4. What pitch did Thomson hammer?
Hint

Screwball

Change Up

Curve Ball

Fastball

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Question 5 of 5

5. Between Thomson and Branca, who played until 1960? Hint

Both

Neither

Thomson

Branca

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the score just before Bobby Thomson hit his home run?

Answer: Dodgers 4, Giants 2

The score was Dodgers 4, Giants 2, in the bottom of the 9th inning, as Bobby Thomson stepped in to face Ralph Branca.

2. Who was pitching for the Dodgers?

Answer: Ralph Branca

The most famous pitcher after this, Branca gave up the most unlikely home run to the most unlikely of all batters.

3. Who was the home plate umpire?

Answer: Lou Jorda

The man in blue behind the plate was Lou Jorda, calling strike one just before the dinger of Thomson's lifetime.

4. What pitch did Thomson hammer?

Answer: Fastball

Branca threw strike one on a fastball, before trying it again with another fastball, which Thomson smashed over the left field fence.

5. Between Thomson and Branca, who played until 1960?

Answer: Thomson

Bobby Thomson played for several clubs before retiring in 1960, while Branca played for his share of clubs and retired in 1956.

Source: Author riker465

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