BABE RUTH “CALLS HIS SHOT!”

world-series-1932-hf.jpgThe Times Account of the Legendary “Ruth Points” Home Run

The New York Times
October 2, 1932

During Game three of the World Series with the Chicago Cubs, Babe Ruth apparently “points” to a spot in the center field stands and then proceeded to hit a home run in that very area! The Times version of this historic event was different - it published the following report:

“A single lemon rolled out to the plate as Ruth came up in the fifth and in no mistaken motions the Babe notified the crowd that the nature of his retaliation would be a wallop right out of the confines of the park. Root pitched two balls and two strikes, while Ruth signaled with his fingers after each pitch to let the spectators know exactly how the situation stood. Then the mightiest blow of all fell. It was a tremendous smash that tore straight down the center of the field in an enormous arc, came down alongside the flagpole, and disappeared behind the corner formed by the scoreboard and the end of the right field bleachers. The crowd, suddenly unmindful of everything save that it had just witnessed an epic feat, hailed the Babe with a salvo of applause.”

The New York Yankees won the game 7-5, taking a 3-0 lead in the series. Lou Gehrig also hit two home runs. Several great photos including one of Ruth crossing the plate following one of his homers. Huge Sunday edition of the Times with the magazine and rotogravure (picture) sections intact. Condition is browned (normal) with some minor chipping and a touch of archival tape. Very good overall and exceedingly scarce!

A classic sports paper for the finest baseball collection! I doubt I will ever have another for sale.

$2,150

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