A Moment in Time: An American Story of Baseball, Heartbreak, and Grace
Written by Ralph Branca and David Ritz
Narrated by Traber Burns
3.5/5
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Ralph Branca
Ralph Branca was born in 1926 in Mount Vernon, New York. He was 18 years old when he signed his professional contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. In 1947, Branca won 21 games and lost 12 with an ERA of 2.67. He appeared in three All-Star games, and was the starting pitcher in the 1947 All-Star Game at the age of 21. Branca made two post-Season Appearances in the 1947 and 1949 World Series. He played professional baseball for twelve seasons, from 1944 to 1956, during which he won 88 games and lost 68, with a career ERA is 3.79 in 1,484 innings pitched. Branca, still active as a Chartered Life Underwriter, is a successful businessman living in Rye, New York, with his wife Ann.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Ralph Branca is best known for the pitcher who gave up Bobby Thomson's "shot heard round the world" in the 1951 playoffs. What too many people don't remember is that he was a real ace for several years. Branca writes about his baseball career. For the baseball fan, this is a good read. It takes you inside New York baseball in the late 40s and 50s, which many consider the golden age. Regardless, it was definitely the golden age of New York baseball. Well-written and moves well.