On August 17, 1948, one day after Babe Ruth’s death, Yankee Tommy Henrich launched his fourth grand slam for the season, thus tying one of Ruth’s records. Ruth’s body, which was on display at Yankee Stadium, received visits from approximately 100,000 fans. The Great Bambino was buried at the Cemetery of the Gate of Heaven in Hawthorne, New York two days later.
RIP, Babe
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It’s quite the headstone, isn’t it?