Quote of the day
November 8, 2025
[H]e’s like a mythical character to me, because it’s such a long time ago and he was God to baseball. I shouldn’t be compared to him, at least not right now.
~Shohei Ohtani on Babe Ruth
Tag: Babe Ruth
This day in baseball: York’s home run record
August 31, 2025
On August 31, 1937, Detroit Tiger Rudy York smashed his 17th and 18th home runs of the month, breaking the major league record previously held by Babe Ruth. The rookie catcher’s round-trippers on the last day of the month helped the Tigers defeat the Senators at Navin Field, 12-3.
York’s one-month home run record would last until 1998, when Sammy Sosa hit 19 in June.
Quote of the day
April 21, 2025
It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.
~Babe Ruth
This day in baseball: Yankees announce acquisition of Babe Ruth
January 5, 2025
While the deal had been struck days earlier, on January 5, 1920, the New York Yankees announced the purchase of Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox. Ruth would eventually become the first man in baseball history to hit 60 home runs in a season, a number that would last until 1961. Ruth also retired with 714 home runs, a mark that would stand until the great Hank Aaron hit his 715th in 1974. With Ruth leading a team of undeniable stars, the Yankees would win seven American League pennants and four World Series. Red Sox fans, meanwhile, would spend the next century cursing Harry Frazee’s name.
Quote of the day
August 28, 2024
The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.
~Babe Ruth
This day in baseball: Gehrig steals home
July 24, 2024
On July 24, 1926, Lou Gehrig stole home for the second time that season. The feat was accomplished as part of a double steal, with Babe Ruth as the trailing runner. The Iron Horse would steal 102 bases during his career, with 15 of those thefts being of home plate.
“Thankful for Baseball and Babe Ruth,” Jim Yerman
November 21, 2023
American Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and I think it’s fair to say that many of us are thankful for the American National Pastime. This piece helps us to express and embrace that gratitude.
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May we be blessed to acknowledge all the wonders in our life
that have, for us, thus far accrued…
and to begin each day with a word of thanks…
and thoughts of gratitude.
Today I’m thankful for baseball
and the wisdom of Babe Ruth…
(Many old-timers will remember his name)
He said, ‘never let the fear of striking out
keep you from playing the game.’
Quote of the day
October 13, 2023
All ballplayers should quit when it starts to feel as if all the baselines run uphill.
~Babe Ruth
Quote of the day
October 1, 2023
No matter how many victories you win or how many records you break, the season will eventually come to an end. Take pride in what you achieved and strive for success in your future.
~Babe Ruth
This day in baseball: Babe Ruth show up late to BP
August 29, 2023
Babe Ruth showed up late to batting practice on August 29, 1925 following a night out on the town. Yankees manager Miller Huggins suspended Ruth and slapped a $5,000 fine on him for disobeying orders on the field and team rules off the field. Ruth would be forced to apologize before he’s reinstated nine days later.