October 3, 1951: trailing in the standings, the New York Giants surged late in the season to force a playoff against the Dodgers. In that decisive game, Bobby Thomson stepped up and delivered a three-run walk-off home run off Ralph Branca, clinching the pennant. The dramatic swing, broadcast coast-to-coast, captured America’s attention and became ingrained in postseason lore.
Cal Ripken Jr. Becomes Iron Man, Breaks Gehrig’s Record
On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. surpassed Lou Gehrig’s historic record of 2,130 consecutive games played—an emblem of toughness...
