According to legend, during the 1932 World Series, Babe Ruth pointed to the spot in the stands at Wrigley Field where he would hit the next pitch for a home run. Many people think this never happened, however, his teammates who were there, Joe Sewell and Ed Wells, confirm that … Continue reading
Della Arnold Root, the daughter of Chicago Cubs pitcher Charlie Root, discusses the controversial ball that her father pitched to Babe Ruth in the 1932 World Series that Ruth allegedly predicted he would hit into the stands. According to Root’s daughter, the idea that Ruth had called his shot was … Continue reading
The first inductees Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Connie Mack and more are seen in this footage celebrating the opening and dedication of the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum on June 12, 1939 in Cooperstown, New York.
In a trailer for a documentary chronicling Babe Ruth’s life, historians not only discuss his dominance on the baseball field, but also his contributions off the field. One historian describes how Ruth became a sensation soon after making his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox on July 11, 1914. … Continue reading
In the only commercial recording of Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, the baseball legends prove that they should stick to their day jobs. They may be reading from a comedy script but their athletic talent does not seem to extend to the comedic domain. Despite its awkward jokes and stories, … Continue reading
Babe Ruth's daughter, Julia Ruth Stevens, shares her fondest memory of her dad. Continue reading
Babe Ruth’s granddaughter, Linda Ruth Tosetti, tells a crowd about Ruth’s favorite record and discusses his career in baseball with the Boston Red Sox and NY Yankees.
When Babe Ruth heard that a boy from New Jersey, Johnny Sylvester, was very ill after falling off a horse, he promised Johnny a home run. Mr. Ruth ended up running three home games that day. His daughter, Julia Ruth Stevens, and author of the book “Babe and the Kid,” … Continue reading
Julia Ruth Stevens, daughter of Babe Ruth, talks about how her dad was a "wonderful" person–but a strict and disciplinary father. Continue reading
