New York Giants broadcaster Russ Hodges’ famous October 3, 1951 “The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!” radio call when Bobby Thomson hit a game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Brooklyn Dodgers became synonymous with the game-winning play itself. The game, which was the was the first ever to be televised nationally, was heard on the radio by millions, including thousands of American servicemen stationed in Korea, who were listening to Armed Forces Radio.
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November 2, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the first commercial radio broadcast. To celebrate this special anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on 100 key moments in radio's history.
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating your favorite radio memories throughout 2020. Use the hashtag #Radio100 across social media to share these moments with the world. Here’s to 100 wonderful years of radio, and to at least 100 more!
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