Baseball's Ralph Branca dies at 90

Ralph Branca, beloved Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who gave up ‘Shot Heard ‘Round the World’ home run, dead at 90


NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Wednesday, November 23, 2016, 9:10 AM
Ralph Branca, who gave up one of the most famous home runs in baseball history, died Wednesday morning.

Ex-Mets manager Bobby Valentine, who is married to Branca's daughter Mary, shared the news on Twitter.

"One of the greatest guys to ever throw a pitch or sing a song is (no) longer with us," Valentine tweeted. "Ralph Branca Passed this morning.

Ralph Branca, the three-time All-Star with the Brooklyn Dodgers, died Wednesday morning. He was 90.

"In his 91st year on Earth he left us with the same dignity and grace that defined his everyday on earth. He will be truly missed!!!"


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