1951 Giants Triumph: Thomson's Home Run and Durocher's Excitement
The page from the 1961 Big Time Baseball sports publication captures a significant moment during a game at the Polo Grounds on October 3, 1951. It features New York Giants manager Leo Durocher being held back by Ed Stanky as Bobby Thomson rounds third base. This event is from a historic game where Thomson hit a pivotal ninth-inning three-run home run, famously known as the "Shot Heard 'Round the World," which secured the National League pennant for the Giants. The photograph shows Durocher, overtaken with excitement, needing to be restrained to ensure he doesn't interfere with the runners on the baseline. Stanky, who had emerged from the dugout, plays a key role in maintaining order amid the chaos as the players celebrated this iconic victory.