Mr. Prager also is assisted by cooperation from both Mr. Branca and Mr. Thomson. Their recollections provide a keen insight into not only the memorable game but the lasting impact that one pitch had on both men. It's fair to say the first thing that will be said about either one of them when their obituary is written will be their involvement in the one playoff game. But more importantly, we see how both men have been able to make peace with each other and accept what happened on that afternoon in '51.
As baseball books go, this is a solid effort. Not exactly a home run, but still a solid triple. Mr. Prager is to be applauded for taking on one of the most sacred events in baseball. His detailed account does not diminish the accomplishment of Thomson or the Giants. In reality, it simply gives baseball fans more to talk about. That's a good thing.
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