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Ruth began as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in 1914. In two years, he became the best pitcher in the majors, posting a 23-12 record, but after two more years, he switched to outfield to get more chances to bat. Ruth enjoyed pitching, and, indeed, once said his greatest thrill in baseball was the 29 2/3 scoreless innings he pitched in the World Series for the Bosox. His second greatest thrill, however, was the 587-ft. home run he hit in Tampa in the spring of 1919, and that symbolized the beginning of his years of batting...
After his peak in the late twenties, Ruth's knees began to give out from under his great body. His powerful arms could still wield a bat, but his legs could no longer carry him around the bases or the outfield. He was released from the Yankees in 1934 but his obstinacy carried him into the 1935 season with the Boston Braves. In a game against the Pirates on May 25, 1935, the Babe hit his last three home runs...
Durso slashed out hits last year at a rate of .395, second in the league behind teammate Hampe. Stoeckel was voted first team All-EIBL in '73 behind his slick glove work and a .335 bat (fourth in the league...
Durso slashed out hits last year at a rate of .395, second in the league behind only teammate Hampe. Stoeckel was voted first team All-EIBL in '73 behind his slick glove work and a .335 bat (fourth in the league...
Early this spring Henry Aaron will probably break Babe Ruth's career home-run record. By that time, Aaron may be sorry he ever picked up a bat...