Played For
Brooklyn Dodgers (1944-1953,1956)
Detroit Tigers (1953-1954)            
New York Yankees (1954)

Primary Team
Brooklyn Dodgers

Awards
All-Star (3): 1947-1949


Ralph Branca was known as a very good starter during his years in Brooklyn. A three-time All-Star, he won 80 games for the Dodgers with a career-high 21 wins in 1947. Unfortunately, he is also remembered for one infamous relief appearance in a 1951 playoff game against the cross-town rival New York Giants. Branca entered the game in the ninth inning and surrendered a walk-off home run known as "The Shot Heard 'Round the World" to Bobby Thomson, giving the Giants the National League pennant. In a 12-year career, Branca posted an 88-68 record with 829 strikeouts and a 3.79 ERA in 1484.0 innings pitched.