On April 27, 1947, the Yankees hosted Babe Ruth Day at Yankee Stadium. The event was held to honor the ailing baseball star, who was nearing the end of his life because of a malignant tumor. Babe Ruth, the legendary “Sultan of Swat,” "King of Swing," died a year later at age 53.
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This Day in History: April 27, 1947
Babe Ruth was bigger than life when it came to America. On this day in 1947, more than 58,000 fans gathered in Yankee Stadium, New York, to honor one of the greatest players in baseball history.
Youngsters lend an ear to Babe Ruth as he tells them stories of his
life from orphanage to baseball fame, Nov. 29, 1924. (AP Photo) Click HERE...
Born February 6, 1895 in Baltimore, Maryland Ruth's birth parents, George Sr. and Kate, named him George Herman Ruth, Jr. During his baseball career, he would acquire different nicknames, such as "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat," "The King of Swing," but the one which would endure the sands of time was "Babe."
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The Roaring Twenties did more than roar as jazz music blossomed and the flapper monopolized the scene. The sports highlight of this gin-soaked, jazz-syncopated, frivolous time era was baseball and at the top of the list was Babe Ruth's career with the New York Yankees.
Many athletes have left their mark in baseball history but few as indelible as Babe Ruth. He will long be remembered and revered not only as a baseball champion but also a champion of hearts. His athletic prowess and fun-loving personality dominated the Jazz Age.
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from coming up to bat. All that can be asked of you is to give it your best." ~Babe Ruth
Are you like the Babe? Do you give it your best?
Babe Ruth epitomizes the America Classics!
Life—hot dogs and baseball
Hot apple pie topped with ice cream
Ah-h-h-h! Those American classics
Sad day had their visions not been seen!
Hot apple pie topped with ice cream
Ah-h-h-h! Those American classics
Sad day had their visions not been seen!
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