Talk:Ralph Branca

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Can anyone tell me why a list from an obscure ESPN Classic show should take up half of the Ralph Branca article? I know there's a similar list on Pete Rose and I don't like that one either. Any reason I shouldn't delete it? --djrobgordon 22:06, 10 March 2006 (UTC)

No, you're right. This page almost reads as if Branca wrote it. If someone can't name a good reason for the article's current state as excuse for giving up the home run, a lot of this material should go. Tis includes the strange (and unsourced) paragraph on Branca's relationship with the priest. Anyone want to make an argument for their staying in such substantial spots? --Mcmboy 16:41, 6 August 2006 (UTC)

The Baseball Hall of Shame reference

What is the book called The Baseball Hall of Shame that is mentioned as an authority in the “You Can’t Blame Ralph Branca!” section? It's put out as an authority, but I don't even know who wrote it. -Phoenixrod 22:07, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

Comment on "Branca was interviewed at the demolition site when the wrecking ball was thrown against the wall."

I am the person who entered the following text into the Ralph Branca article: "Branca was interviewed at the demolition site when the wrecking ball was thrown against the wall. Thirteen years after Bobby Thomson's electrifying home run, he watched the stadium come crumbling down. The site is now occupied by a housing project."

A "citation needed" was placed after "thrown against the wall," and the succeeding two sentences were deleted from the article.

Way back in 1964, I remember watching a TV news broadcast when the Polo Grounds was demolished. Ralph Branca was interviewed during the newscast, and I specifically remember watching the video of a huge wrecking ball smash the facade of the Polo Grounds. It's not possible for me to source something that I witnessed live 47 years ago. The only way to verify the authenticity of Branca being interviewed at the demolition site is to contact Ralph Branca himself.

Also, there was no need to delete "The site is now occupied by a housing project," because that statement is the absolute truth. The Polo Grounds Housing Project is similar to the Ebbetts Field Apartment Complex. I've seen a lot of persons make improper edits on Wikipedia. They feel that if a statement is unsourced, it should be automatically deleted or reworded. It's impossible to source every sentence that appears in an encyclopedia. Very frequently, there is a thin line between vandalism and destructive editing.

Anthony22 (talk) 14:26, 31 March 2011 (UTC)

First, welcome to Wikipedia and thanks for your contributions. Contacting Branca is not the only way to verify the interview. The standard for inclusion in Wikipedia is "verifiability, not truth". As the editor who adds the information, you have an obligation to find a reliable source to verify the information. Sorry, but your own personal observations cannot be considered a reliable source. I could claim that I saw a cow jump over the moon, but if I can't back that up with a reliable source, it does not go into an article. Please read WP:V and WP:RS.

"It's impossible to source every sentence that appears in an encyclopedia.": The policy is, if the information is challenged (as is the case here), it must be sourced before it is restored. Other encyclopedias have professional editors who verify the factual accuracy of articles, so don't assume the information in those articles isn't verified. Wikipedia relies on volunteer editors and policies pertaining to verifiability and sourcing.

"there is a thin line between vandalism and destructive editing": In this particular case, there is no fine line. Neither vandalism nor destructive editing occurred.

I understand your frustration, and I hope instead of giving up that you will try to find sources for the information you added. If Wikipedia didn't have these policies, it would be a huge conglomeration of unverified personal opinions. If you need help place {{help me}} before a question on your talk page. Thanks. Cresix (talk) 15:06, 31 March 2012 (UTC)

ejections during World Series

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/ws/wsmgrej.shtml Check out this link. There are other ejections besides Medwick and Branca, but I don't have it in front of me who of them were players. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.63.16.20 (talk) 19:24, 5 December 2014 (UTC)