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Ralph Branca(1926-2016)

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A documentary that recounts the life of the Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca, who lost the 1951 National League pennant to the New York Giants by giving up the game-winning home run.
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Branca's Pitch (2013)
Ralph Branca was born on 6 January 1926 in Mount Vernon, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Parental Guidance (2012), Hitler, Stalin & Walter O'Malley (2005) and 1949 World Series (1949). He was married to Ann Mulvey. He died on 23 November 2016 in Rye Brook, New York, USA.
BornJanuary 6, 1926
DiedNovember 23, 2016(90)
BornJanuary 6, 1926
DiedNovember 23, 2016(90)
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Known for

Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott, Bailee Madison, Joshua Rush, and Kyle Breitkopf in Parental Guidance (2012)
Parental Guidance
6.0
  • Legendary Judge(as Ralph T. Branca)
  • 2012
Hitler, Stalin & Walter O'Malley
Short
  • Bar Patron
  • 2005
1949 World Series
5.2
TV Series
  • Self - Brooklyn Dodgers Pitcher
1947 World Series (1947)
1947 World Series
5.8
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Brooklyn Dodgers Pitcher

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Actor

  • Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott, Bailee Madison, Joshua Rush, and Kyle Breitkopf in Parental Guidance (2012)
    Parental Guidance
    6.0
    • Legendary Judge (as Ralph T. Branca)
    • 2012
  • Hitler, Stalin & Walter O'Malley
    Short
    • Bar Patron
    • 2005

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Hitler, Stalin & Walter O'Malley
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Hitler, Stalin & Walter O'Malley
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Trailer 1:28
Theatrical Trailer
Theatrical Trailer
Trailer 1:28
Theatrical Trailer

Personal details

  • Official site
    • Ralph Branca
  • Alternative names
    • Ralph T. Branca
  • Height
    • 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
  • Born
    • January 6, 1926
    • Mount Vernon, New York, USA
  • Died
    • November 23, 2016
    • Rye Brook, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Ann MulveyOctober 20, 1951 - November 23, 2016 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Was the Brooklyn Dodger pitcher who gave up New York Giant Bobby Thomson's pennant-winning home run in 1951 - "The Shot Heard 'Round the World".
  • Nickname
    • Hawk

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