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A statue of Babe Ruth is seen at the National Baseball Hall of Fame during induction weekend on July 25, 2009 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Babe Ruth Called His Home Run At Wrigley Field 80 Years Ago Today

In Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, Yankees slugger Babe Ruth made one of the most famous calls in the history of baseball.

2012/10/01

A statue of Babe Ruth is seen at the National Baseball Hall of Fame during induction weekend on July 25, 2009 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Babe Ruth Jersey Sells For Record $4.4 million

A baseball jersey worn by The Bambino sold for more than $4.4 million, a record for any item of sports memorabilia, according to the buyer and seller.

670 The Score–2012/05/24

Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire share a laugh after McGwire broke Roger Maris' single-season home run record in 1998. (STEPHEN JAFFE/AFP/Getty Images)

61: The Scarlet Number – How the Maris Home Run Record Could Help Expunge the Steroid Era

This October 1 marks exactly 50 years since Roger Maris slammed home run #61 in 1961, taking down two icons with one swing: Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle.

CBS Chicago–2011/09/21

Jim Thome

Wisch: As Thome Nears 600, Home Runs Have Struck Out

Derek Jeter stole all the headlines in pursuit of career hit 3,000. Meanwhile, no one is noticing that Jim Thome is nearing an even rarer feat.

CBS Chicago–2011/07/21

Carlos Zambrano

Cubs Make First Trip To Fenway Since 1918 World Series

The last time the Chicago Cubs made a trip to Fenway Park, Cubs hitters were trying to figure out ace pitcher Babe Ruth, and baseball’s oldest ballpark was still a new-age novelty.

CBS Chicago–2011/05/20

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