Did you know that Babe Ruth's uncle killed his father George Herman Ruth, Sr?
Did you know that Babe Ruth's uncle killed his father George Herman Ruth, Sr?
Uncover a fascinating piece of history! Discover the Ruth family, living in Baltimore in 1900 and a lightning rod salesman by the name of Ruth Sr. Click for a larger version and a closer look.
We found Babe Ruth's 1920 passport application, showing that he was traveling to Cuba to join the New York Giants for some barnstorming games. Plus, a shot of him playing jai-alai with some of the locals in Cuba during the trip.
Check out this iconic print of Baltimore native and baseball legend Babe Ruth! We found it at the Library of Congress, it's a print from a song written in honor of his life and career.
Check out this historic photo of the 1913 Baltimore Orioles featuring Babe Ruth. Digging deeper we discovered that this was Ruth's first professional baseball game. Read the full story and check out the box score from the game.