[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 20, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: September 20, 1994]
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                        TRIBUTE TO BOBBY THOMSON

  (Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
my constituent, Bobby Thomson, of Watchung, NJ. Although Bobby has 
accomplished many things in his life, he is probably best known for 
hitting the vaunted ``Shot Heard 'Round the World,'' the most famous 
home run ever hit. As all baseball fans know, Bobby belted that game-
winning home run in the ninth inning of the New York Giants-Brooklyn 
Dodgers 1951 playoff game, enabling the Giants to win the National 
League pennant.
  While Bobby will always be known as a great slugger, I pay tribute to 
him today for his exemplary service to his community since his 
retirement from baseball. Bobby has done extensive charitable work on 
behalf of cancer-striken children, coached Little League for many 
years, and also served as a member of the Watchung borough council. 
Additionally, Bobby has raised funds for JFK Hospital in Edison, and 
also for Contact We Care, a volunteer 24-hour helpline/crisis 
intervention service based in our home county of Union.
  Mr. Speaker, while it's unfortunate that there will be no game-
winning home runs this October, it is reassuring to know that Bobby 
Thomson's 250 homers, coupled with his considerable accomplishments off 
the baseball diamond, have ensured this remarkable gentleman a well-
deserved place in history.

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