Babe Ruth
Remembering the Bambino in Stories, Photos, and Memorabilia - Featuring 8 Removable Reproductions of Rare Babe Ruth Memorabilia
Published on 9. November 2023
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-7858-4372-6 (ISBN)
Description
Get to know the Bambino like never before in this heartfelt tribute written by his daughter-includes 200+ photos from the Ruth family collection and removable memorabilia.
Babe Ruth was one of the most celebrated athletes of the twentieth century. Known as the Sultan of Swat, the Bambino, and a host of other nicknames, Ruth broke records and boundaries in America's favorite sport. In this personal reflection on his life and career, his daughter Julia Ruth Stevens shares with fans an up-close look at the man who changed the game of baseball forever.
In this moving memoir, you'll find:
Over 200 photos from the Ruth family collection
A pocket in the back with removable reproductions of ephemera from Babe's career, including tickets from major games, programs, and a player contract
Behind-the-scenes commentary on famous moments from Babe's life
A nostalgic record of an important part of American history
Baseball fans and history buffs will love this different angle on Ruth, revealing the man behind the legend. It's a perfect gift for dads, grads, and sports fans.
Babe Ruth was one of the most celebrated athletes of the twentieth century. Known as the Sultan of Swat, the Bambino, and a host of other nicknames, Ruth broke records and boundaries in America's favorite sport. In this personal reflection on his life and career, his daughter Julia Ruth Stevens shares with fans an up-close look at the man who changed the game of baseball forever.
In this moving memoir, you'll find:
Over 200 photos from the Ruth family collection
A pocket in the back with removable reproductions of ephemera from Babe's career, including tickets from major games, programs, and a player contract
Behind-the-scenes commentary on famous moments from Babe's life
A nostalgic record of an important part of American history
Baseball fans and history buffs will love this different angle on Ruth, revealing the man behind the legend. It's a perfect gift for dads, grads, and sports fans.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Illustrations
color & b-w photos
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
970 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7858-4372-6 (9780785843726)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Julia Ruth Stevens was Babe Ruth's daughter. An ardent baseball fan, she was involved with the Babe Ruth League and the Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore. She passed away in 2019 at the age of 102.Bill Gilbert is the bestselling author of 19 books, including six on baseball. He's a former reporter for the Washington Post.