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Who hit the "Shot Heard'Round the World" for the Giants, inspiring the Mets' team colors?

  • Bobby Thomson

  • Willie Mays

  • Duke Snider

  • Ralph Branca

Answer

Ralph Branca was the pitcher who gave up the "Shot Heard'Round the World" to Bobby Thomson in 1951. This famous home run helped the New York Giants win the National League pennant, and the Mets later adopted the Giants' orange as one of their team colors.
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