The first African American player to play baseball. And number 24, generations recognized the man known as the say hey kid. I talk with willie hayes ahead on a second look. Im frankerville. Welcome to a second look. Today we have a show totally dedicated to baseball. George herman ruth jr. Grew up playing baseball. Two years after he joined the major leagues he was playing for the red sox. Two years later he pitched two winning games for the red sox in the world series after a season where he hit 11 home runs. The next year, he hit 29 home runs and became a national star. In 1920 the red sox sold ruth to the yankees. Ruth began hitting the ball out of the park and by the end of the season, he thrilled the crowd by calling his shots. Actually pointing to the outfield stands before hitting a home run to the exact spot. Off the field, babe ruths reputation was equally large. But he was also known for his countless visits to orphanages and childrens hospitals. Babe ruth died from cancer at
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Babe Ruth would have been 129 this week. Baseball has changed over the years, but one thing that has endured is fans' fascination with one of the greatest sluggers ever to set foot on the diamond.
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Babe Ruth would have been 129 this week. Baseball has changed over the years, but one thing that has endured is fans' fascination with one of the greatest sluggers ever to set foot on the diamond.