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Babe & the Kid

by Charlie Poekel
Julia Ruth Stevens
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The most famous home run in baseball history: “The go-to book for an accurate portrayal of the story” (Sports Collectors Digest).
 
On the eve of game four of the 1926 World Series, Babe Ruth heard that a young New Jersey boy, Johnny Sylvester, was laid up with a deadly illness. Ruth autographed a ball for Johnny, inscribing it, “I’ll knock a homer for you in Wednesday’s game—Babe Ruth.” The rest was history.
 
Ruth delivered on his promise, and Johnny made a miraculous recovery. In Babe & the Kid, author Charlie Poekel traces the story behind the sensational headlines, and follows Johnny’s remarkable life in the aftermath of Ruth’s incredible feat.
 
Includes photos!
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Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

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  • ISBN: 9781614230960
  • Release date: October 19, 2011

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  • ISBN: 9781614230960
  • File size: 7945 KB
  • Release date: October 19, 2011

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Biography & Autobiography History Sports & Recreations Nonfiction

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English

The most famous home run in baseball history: “The go-to book for an accurate portrayal of the story” (Sports Collectors Digest).
 
On the eve of game four of the 1926 World Series, Babe Ruth heard that a young New Jersey boy, Johnny Sylvester, was laid up with a deadly illness. Ruth autographed a ball for Johnny, inscribing it, “I’ll knock a homer for you in Wednesday’s game—Babe Ruth.” The rest was history.
 
Ruth delivered on his promise, and Johnny made a miraculous recovery. In Babe & the Kid, author Charlie Poekel traces the story behind the sensational headlines, and follows Johnny’s remarkable life in the aftermath of Ruth’s incredible feat.
 
Includes photos!
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography History Sports & Recreations Nonfiction