Well, it is playoff time. Today is also the anniversary of Bobby Thompson’s “Shot heard round the world.” A little overkill there. The only place it was really heard was in New York and Brooklyn. A dagger right through the heart of every Dodger fan. And total elation in Coogan’s Bluff.
One of the photos of that event that always stuck with me was one of Jackie Robinson. While the rest of his teammates headed for the Dodger clubhouse in center field at the Polo Grounds, Jackie is watching Thompson round the bases, making sure he touches everyone.