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The Game That Ruth Built

Was 1920 the most important year in the history of major league baseball? A good case can be made for it. Two calamities occurred -- the Black Sox scandal and the death of a popular player after he ... read more

'The House That Ruth Built' bids farewell today

NEW YORK — Sunday evening, they will walk off America’s most famous field for the final time. No more sunny days spent watching the pinstripes run out across the same ground once patrolled by Ruth and ... read more

100 Years Ago, Ruth's House Opened for Business! Children’s Book Celebrates Yankee Stadium, Babe Ruth & Baseball

The House That Ruth Built by Kelly Bennett, illustrated by Susanna Covelli, pub. by Familius The House That Ruth Built by Kelly Bennett: Historical facts included are diverse, inclusive, and accurate ... read more

Yankee Stadium Ticket Booth

Baseball season is here. This Smithsonian Snapshot celebrates the season with this 1923 ticket booth from the original Yankee Stadium. On April 18, 1923, the home ballpark of the New York Yankees ... read more

When Babe Ruth came to Wilmington, the baseball legend pitched his way into history

Babe Ruth pitched his first professional baseball game in Wilmington on March 25, 1914. Ruth pitched a complete game for the Baltimore Orioles, defeating the world champion Philadelphia Athletics 6-2. read more