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GREATEST HISTORIC MOMENTS

Ruth Calls His Shot

Babe Ruth is undeniably one of the best hitters in baseball history and is arguably the best ever to play the game. His numbers speak for themselves. His legend grew immeasurably, however, during the 1932 World Series. His New York Yankees faced the Chicago Cubs in game three, and Ruth came to the plate to hit in the fifth inning under a barrage of insults from Cubs fans in the stands at Wrigley Field. Down two strikes in the count, film of the moment shows Ruth pointing out to center field. What was the exact meaning of the gesture? It makes no difference now. Ruth hit the next pitch nearly 500 feet into the centerfield bleachers for his second home run of the game, and the legend that he had declared that intention has lived in baseball lore forever.

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