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ajjohnsonsoxfan 10-01-2020 11:01 PM
Confirmed by Gehrig: Ruth called his shot Never-before-heard audio clip gives insight
 
https://www.mlb.com/news/babe-ruth-c...rig-audio-clip

Really really cool stuff

DaveW 10-01-2020 11:49 PM
Wow! That is so cool, thanks for posting it!

Lorewalker 10-02-2020 12:06 AM
If that does not remind us of why we collect cards then nothing else can. Thanks for sharing.

Snapolit1 10-02-2020 08:40 AM
For lack of a more measured response, holy shit. That is amazing.

conor912 10-02-2020 09:17 AM
It’s a great story, but anyone, including Gehrig, reading a script written by someone else doesn't convince me. Wanting to perpetuate the myth was good for ratings. Charlie Root said in an interview that if he thought Ruth was calling his shot, he would have put the ball in in his ear, which I tend to believe. Like I said, great story, but this is no smoking gun, IMO.

Almost more interesting (to me anyways) is the setting for Lou’s story. Many have claimed that he and Babe were spiteful towards each other during that period, but i don’t go fishing with people I’m spiteful of.

ullmandds 10-02-2020 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by conor912 (Post 2022390)
It’s a great story, but anyone, including Gehrig, reading a script written by someone else doesn't convince me. Wanting to perpetuate the myth was good for ratings. Charlie Root said in an interview that if he thought Ruth was calling his shot, he would have put the ball in in his ear, which I tend to believe. Like I said, great story, but this is no smoking gun, IMO.

Almost more interesting (to me anyways) is the setting for Lou’s story. Many have claimed that he and Babe were spiteful towards each other during that period, but i don’t go fishing with people I’m spiteful of.
I'm skeptical as well...but...I did a little research and what I read claims the "feud" didn't happen until 32-33? It definitely sounded scripted...and there are many accounts that claim ruth was waving fingers announcing 2 strikes.

mr2686 10-02-2020 09:41 AM
Honestly, who cares. It's great baseball lore. As they say in the newspaper business...When the legend becomes fact, print the legend. I think it would be just as great if he pointed 2 fingers at Root and then hit the next pitch out.

Tabe 10-02-2020 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by conor912 (Post 2022390)
It’s a great story, but anyone, including Gehrig, reading a script written by someone else doesn't convince me. Wanting to perpetuate the myth was good for ratings. Charlie Root said in an interview that if he thought Ruth was calling his shot, he would have put the ball in in his ear, which I tend to believe. Like I said, great story, but this is no smoking gun, IMO.
Yeah, this was my reaction as well. I just didn't/don't buy it.

slantycouch 10-03-2020 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by conor912 (Post 2022390)
Almost more interesting (to me anyways) is the setting for Lou’s story. Many have claimed that he and Babe were spiteful towards each other during that period, but i don’t go fishing with people I’m spiteful of.
That was my first thought, too! Ha.

Agree, too, that this is no smoking gun. If anything, it adds to the mystery, IMO.

I think I may have posted one or both of these here before. As a kid I remember reading about the called shot and wanting to learn the "truth". At the time the only addresses I could find for players that were in the series were Frank Crosetti and Charlie Devens. I think the split response is apropos.

https://i.ibb.co/y0rcgX0/ruth-called.png

Devens said in a 2003 interview:

"Ruth was being ridden by the Cubs the entire series and he would ride them right back," Devens recalled. "At the time, I did think Babe was pointing to the bleachers, but [shortstop] Frankie Crosetti told me no, he put up one finger to indicate he had another strike coming."

"I think Frankie Crosetti was right, but Babe never denied that he was pointing to the stands," Devens said, chuckling. "Still it was quite extraordinary to see him point, then hit the very next pitch out of the ballpark."

My realization? The truth doesn't matter. I love baseball.

conor912 10-03-2020 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by slantycouch (Post 2022744)
That was my first thought, too! Ha.

Agree, too, that this is no smoking gun. If anything, it adds to the mystery, IMO.

I think I may have posted one or both of these here before. As a kid I remember reading about the called shot and wanting to learn the "truth". At the time the only addresses I could find for players that were in the series were Frank Crosetti and Charlie Devens. I think the split response is apropos.

https://i.ibb.co/y0rcgX0/ruth-called.png

Devens said in a 2003 interview:

"Ruth was being ridden by the Cubs the entire series and he would ride them right back," Devens recalled. "At the time, I did think Babe was pointing to the bleachers, but [shortstop] Frankie Crosetti told me no, he put up one finger to indicate he had another strike coming."

"I think Frankie Crosetti was right, but Babe never denied that he was pointing to the stands," Devens said, chuckling. "Still it was quite extraordinary to see him point, then hit the very next pitch out of the ballpark."

My realization? The truth doesn't matter. I love baseball.
Those are great, Chris.

The Babe would have known as well, or better, than anyone that you never let the truth get in the way of a good story.

Mark17 10-03-2020 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by conor912 (Post 2022777)
Those are great, Chris.

The Babe would have known as well, or better, than anyone that you never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
Right, and if it had been true Babe would've certainly said so and made the most of it. The fact that the best he could do was not deny it meant he liked the legend but was too honest to lie about it.

I believe Crosetti. He liked Ruth, roomed with him for awhile, and had no reason to say anything but the truth.

doug.goodman 10-09-2020 02:22 AM
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Chicago newspaper clipping about Ruth's HRs that day


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