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The 'Shot Heard 'Round the World' turns 75

NPR | By Scott Simon
Published October 3, 2026 at 5:46 AM MDT

Brooklyn Dogers fans were crushed 75 years ago today: hearts pulverized by the New York Giants. NPR's Scott Simon talks with George Hirsch who witnessed "The Shot Heard 'Round the World" in the flesh.

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Scott Simon is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
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