FerryHawks set to honor legendary Staten Island baseballer with special bobblehead giveaway

FerryHawks set to honor legendary Staten Island baseballer with special bobblehead giveaway

The first 500 fans in attendance at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park on June 15 will receive a limited-edition Bobby Thomson bobblehead.Staten Island FerryHawks

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island FerryHawks are commemorating a hometown hero this Father’s Day with a one-of-a-kind tribute to borough baseball legend Bobby Thomson.

On Sunday, June 15, the first 500 fans to arrive at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park will receive a limited-edition Thomson bobblehead, presented by Thomson Law. The figurine celebrates the life and legacy of the Curtis High School alum who famously hit the “Shot Heard ’Round the World” — the walk-off home run on Oct. 3, 1951, that sent the New York Giants to the World Series, sealing their miraculous win over the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Rather than donning a Giants uniform, Thomson’s miniature is shown wearing his Curtis High School jersey while riding the Staten Island Ferry — a nod to his roots and the boat ride he took home following his historic blast. Rather than seeking out the spotlight following the win, Thomson humbly boarded a ferry back to Staten Island and reconnected with loved ones at a New Dorp tavern, cementing a moment that still resonates with Staten Islanders today.

The tribute is made possible thanks to Thomson Law, a Staten Island-based firm run by a member of the Thomson family, making the giveaway both a community celebration and a family homage.

First pitch is slated for 1:30 p.m., with gates opening at 12:30. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for a chance to take home a piece of local history — and celebrate Father’s Day with a story that’s forever part of Staten Island’s baseball history.

To grab tickets for the game, visit ferryhawks.com.

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