“Move Over Babe (Here Comes Henry),” by Bill Slayback
Posted: May 12, 2019 Filed under: Pop culture | Tags: Babe Ruth, Baseball, Bill Slayback, Detroit Tigers, Ernie Harwell, Hank Aaron, Major League Baseball, MLB, music, sports Leave a commentThe singer of this tune, Bill Slayback, was a Major League pitcher himself, though his career was short-lived. Slayback appeared in 42 games, 17 as a starter, for the Detroit Tigers, culminating in a 6-9 record with a 3.84 ERA.
Slayback co-wrote this song with Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell in 1973. The tune chronicles Hank Aaron’s journey to overtake Babe Ruth for the all-time home run record.
Quote of the day
Posted: July 19, 2015 Filed under: Quote of the day | Tags: Baseball, Ernie Harwell, quotes Leave a commentBaseball is a lot like life. It’s a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life.
~Ernie Harwell
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