Answer

If you didn't figure out yourself the answer for today's Athlete of the day was.........Bobby Thompson. He was the one famous for the hit that won the Pennant. Also there is a phrase The Shot Heard Round The World no not the war one, the one from baseball.
Here Are the People who Got it:

• Matt M.
• Theo J. 
• Adam N 

Thank you for guessing and have a good rest of the day