In 1931, the New York Yankees faced 17-year-old pitcher Jackie Mitchell, one of the few women with a baseball contract. She struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, leading some to wonder if it was a stunt. Baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis later voided her contract and declared women unfit to play baseball. In the […]
Babe Ruth wore fresh cabbage leaves under his cap to stay cool during summer baseball games when uniforms were made of wool. He kept kale leaves in a cooler and replaced them every few innings. In 1930, his salary was $80,000 USD. The method Babe Ruth would use to stay cool during summer baseball games […]
Babe Ruth paid $20 to retrieve his 700th home run ball in 1934. He also offered the same amount for fans who caught his 500 and 600 home run balls. Despite his success, he was not included on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot by 11 voters. Ruth’s rookie card sold for $450,300 in 2013. […]
