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Tag: Babe Ruth

Verdict In: Judge’s 62nd Largest Topps NOW Run Ever
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Verdict In: Judge’s 62nd Largest Topps NOW Run Ever

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniOctober 17, 2022

Aaron Judge’s A.L. record setting home run display was not just a boon to the Yankees — and his impending free agency. It was also …

Ruth Reimagined Among First Topps ‘Project70’ Offerings
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Ruth Reimagined Among First Topps ‘Project70’ Offerings

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniFebruary 17, 2021

With its successful Project 2020 in the books, Topps is moving to an even more ambitious set — Project70, in which 51 artists will each …

Exclusive Babe Ruth Video Highlights New York Sports Tours’ Return With Virtual Tour June 25
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Exclusive Babe Ruth Video Highlights New York Sports Tours’ Return With Virtual Tour June 25

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniJune 18, 2020

For two years, New York Sports Tours has brought New York sports history to life for guests through one-of-a-kind luxury sports tour experiences. And while …

New Babe Ruth Podcast Launches Thursday
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New Babe Ruth Podcast Launches Thursday

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniFebruary 5, 2020

Thursday, Babe Ruth‘s birthday, will mark the launch of a new podcast recounting the Bambino’s marketing clout. “Babe Ruth Master Marketer” will feature people from …

‘A Franchise On The Rise’ Author Amore Talks Highlanders
New York Yankees

‘A Franchise On The Rise’ Author Amore Talks Highlanders

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniSeptember 11, 2018September 11, 2018

The excellent new book A Franchise on the Rise: The First Twenty Years of the New York Yankees (2018, Sports Publishing, 308 pps, $27.99) tells the story …

Fans Can Hold Ruth Bat At Louisville Slugger Museum
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Fans Can Hold Ruth Bat At Louisville Slugger Museum

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniJuly 10, 2018

Babe Ruth did most of his slugging in New York, slamming the majority of his 714 home runs as a New York Yankee. Louisville Slugger …

Heritage Auctions Posts Early Yankees Ruth Bat
New York Yankees

Heritage Auctions Posts Early Yankees Ruth Bat

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniFebruary 20, 2018

Heritage Auctions has posted a rare game used Babe Ruth bat in its latest baseball auction, dating back to his first three years with the …

The Dynasty That Barrow Built
Gotham Classic / New York Yankees / Top Story

The Dynasty That Barrow Built

Mark Healeyby Mark HealeyJanuary 23, 2018January 23, 20181

On Jan. 23, 1939, the New York Yankees elected longtime General Manager Edward Barrow as the club’s president.  Barrow replaced principal owner Colonel Jacob Ruppert, …

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Today In Yankees History: The Babe Goes Yard

Mark Healeyby Mark HealeySeptember 15, 2017

On Sept 15, 1921, the Yankees sweep a doubleheader from the St. Louis Brown.  In the first game, Babe Ruth hits home run No. 55 …

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N.Y. Items Stand Out In Christie’s Baseball Auction

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniAugust 31, 2016

The New York Gotham’s National League membership application. A Lou Gehrig game-used bat. Sandy Koufax‘s rookie card. Joe DiMaggio‘s Yankees contract. Those are just four …

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