Listen whether he did point or not the fact is that he said “I have 2 strikes” which basically means “Watch what happens now” and boom! Home run. That alone is pretty damned impressive
@bloodlegion4874 really? you're absolutely entitled to your opinion I just don't see it I think it's just the story is bigger than the facts forgive me
Woody English, a Cubs third baseman, insisted there was no called shot. “That day, Ruth and Gehrig each had homered,” English said later. “Ruth got up again, and it was funny. He had two strikes on him … The guys are yelling at him from the dugout, and he holds up two fingers. He said, ‘That’s only two strikes.’ But the press box was way back on top of Wrigley Field and to the people in the press, it looked like he pointed to center field. But he was looking right into our dugout and holding two fingers up.”
So, you're saying Babe Herman is a liar for saying that Ruth admitted to him and Charlie Root that he didn't call the shot, but that "it sure made a good story"?
I believe he did call the shot, but not in the dramatized fashion portrayed in movies, I believe that all things mentioned occurred during that at-bat, and whether or not he actually stopped and pointed to the centerfield fence and said he was going to hit a home run there is irrelevant. The facts are he was arguing and gesturing back and forth with Root and the Cubs bench during the at-bat, and holding up fingers indicating the strike count during the at-bat. The facts are also he hit a home run during the at-bat, and continued the verbal jousting while rounding the bases, which all indicates he more than likely told the Cubs verbally that he was going to knock the crap out of the ball, and he did. To me, that is calling a shot.
we always seem to find something negative about all the greats. consider this if you were there and saw him point and hit it out the park. you would probably jump out of your seat. all the fans watching saying yep, he called it. that's the story, that's the legend. and I for one will always love a great story.
I thought this made for a great story, the fact that Ruth admitted he really didn't call the shot. It doesn't do anything to take away from his greatness. He did more for baseball than any player in history, restoring credibility to the game following the Black Sox Scandal. It's why Cub catcher Gabby Hartnett declined to answer the question I put to him. The job of a reporter is to sort fact from fiction. But some people can't handle the truth.
@@bradpalmer7944 Great job of digging up the facts especially from his relative at his bedside while he was dying. Babe was an inspiration to many young kids back then and his name echo’s in eternity…
The video of him pointing shows both the pitcher Root and the catcher Hartnett have their back turned to Ruth so they couldn’t have seen the point towards Center Field.
You know, you read all the stories and see all the footage and videos and you realize that he may not have pointed to center field and said I'm going to hit it there, but his gestures and words, depending on which story you believe, indicate he did everything just short of that. Then the gestures he made as he rounded the bases dont subtract anything from the story either.
If he pointed to centerfield predicting a home run on the following pitch to the awareness of Root or Hartnett, Ruth would have been on the ground in a cloud of dust after that pitch.
Who cares? He pointed. Period, end of discussion. Next pitch, he hit it generally to where he pointed. Against the famous Wrigley wind. Period. End of discussion.
actually reporter joe williams wrote about the "called shot" the same day, he in fact was the only person to do so, but because his paper had wide circulation the story began to get repeated, which is probably why this guy is saying it happened 4 days later. ruth initially said he didn't do it but would later go along with it, he was definitely making gestures to the cubs dugout but he never pointed to the centerfield fence calling his shot. even ruth wasn't that much of a showboat.
Did Babe actually say "I'm going to hit the next pitch over the center field wall"? No he did not. But he sure implied it as only Babe Ruth could.. 2 strikes, points to center with 2 fingers. Hits it outta the park. Works for me.
Babe ruth did say hes gonna hit the next one for a homer and he did. So in a sence he did called his shot. Maybe not point too the stands where hes gonna hit it but he did hit the homer so yes he called it
What did you expect him to say? That the story was a fabrication? What did Babe Herman have to gain by lying? He sat on the story for several decades until I asked him if Ruth really called his shot. Gabby Hartnett, the Cubs catcher, was more telling when he had me shut off the tape recorder, and asked that I not ask him that question. He said he didn't want to take anything away from a man who meant so much to baseball. In other words, he didn't want to have to give an honest answer.
@@bradpalmer7944 ua-cam.com/video/bhamMdkktFQ/v-deo.html What did Lou have to gain? As I recall, they had what some might describe as a feud, did they not?
did, or didn't happen. as a person who loved baseball growing up, i liked to believe he did. to a young kid, it's a magical feeling. i believed it as a kid. so have many before my time and will after.
Actually, this is what Lou Gehrig said and it’s a direct interview with him: ua-cam.com/video/bhamMdkktFQ/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared , so Gehrig was right there on deck, closer than Grimm, and confirmed Ruth’s account.
Some are saying that ruth pointing at the pitcher some are saying that ruth is pointing 2 fingers up because he got 2 strikes some are saying it doesnt matter if ruth really pointed at the centerfield bleachers on not but it matters for me
Based on the replies to this video, you and me are in the minority on this subject. It's a prime example of people believing what they want to believe irregardless of the evidence. There's a lot of that going around these days.
@@bradpalmer7944 The evidence cleary shows him pointing to center. Your interpretation of it is incorrect. Everyone who says he did not call it, all have 3 or 4 different stories they tell. All those who claim he did call it, have the exact same story. Go figure, eh?
Imagine being the pitcher, Charlie Root. If a batter -- any batter -- had the nerve to call their shot, the next pitch would be a high fast one towards the batter's head. Why give them anything close to hit? No pitcher in their right mind would give them anything good to hit
This is shameful. Lou Gehrig was on deck and was not particularly fond of Ruth at that time. If you recall, they had had a falling out. Nevertheless, Lou admitted that Ruth called the shot. ua-cam.com/video/bhamMdkktFQ/v-deo.html
It's always easy to want to believe a myth like this one because often the myth is a lot more interesting that the truth but the simple fact is he didn't call that shot. I'd rather remember a legend based on truth rather than a lie. Some people though would prefer to not let the truth get in the way of a good story. Believe what you want but it never happened.
I prefer a Hermaneutical approach to understanding Isaiah 53. as in George Herman "Babe" Ruth. BIG BAM THEORY: Babe Ruth, the Baseball Messiah, fulfilled Isaiah's chp 53 prophecy when he died at age 53 in 1948 the year the nation of Israel was born. Babe Ruth loved Decker hot dogs. Jehoshua Ben-Deker, was the "Son of Piercings" from 1 Kings 4 and Isaiah 53. "Jacob" Decker hot dogs ran for 100 years the entire 20th Century then mysteriously went out of business. 100+53 = 153 as in the 153 fish the Disciples of Yeshua pulled in on his last appearance to them before the Ascension. Also in 1948, the brand Crown Prince Kipper Snacks (fish purification snacks) was born. They are rent in two like the veil to the Holy of Holies was at Christ's death. They are smoked to hide YAHH appearing above the mercy seat atop the Ark of the Covenant. And they are high in Omega-3 (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). Try some at Yom Kippur or Pentecost. Yeshua is the Prince of Crowns. Caiaphas the High Priest and a small band of dancing/singing Levites at the palace of Pontius Pilate: "Damn him. Damn him. You ought to take a cross and hang him. Hang him from the highest tree!! Ben-Deker ain't Messiah to me. Do do do do do - de do de - doe doe doe. One more time! Do do do do do - de do de - doe doe doe." This song was later adapted as the theme song to the Decker Hot Dogs tv commerical circa 1960s or 1970s, sung by Roger Miller, lyrics adaptation by Johnny Rivers. "Decker is the D-G for me".By his Yankee pinstripes a nation was healed. All those Black Sox sheep had gone astray (throwing the 1919 World Series of Baseball), and the LORD laid upon the BABE (not in a manger, but who wanted to be manager) the iniquity of them all. If the BABE hadn't done among them the things which no one else had ever done, they would not have been guilty of sin. But as it is, they saw, and still they hated both the BABE and his "dad" (owner).
I never questioned the "legend" story, but well, would youtube lie to us? Doesn't really matter, it's still a great story about a great man who was as human and flawed as they come, and a hero to so many. They don't make em like that any more, and that's a good thing. I'm not a sports fan largely because sports have been corrupted by the gross riches involved and the steroids. If anything I like the Olympics
I probably would have gone along with the story, too, had I been a teammate of Ruth's. As Cub catcher Gabby Hartnett said in refusing to answer the question, "I don't want to say anything that would take anything away from a man who meant so much to baseball."
In 1942, during the making of The Pride of the Yankees, Babe Herman (who was at that time a teammate of Root with the minor league Hollywood Stars) was on the movie set as a double for both Ruth (who played himself in most scenes) and Gary Cooper (who played Lou Gehrig). Herman re-introduced Root and Ruth on set and the following exchange (later recounted by Herman to baseball historian Donald Honig) took place: Root: "You never pointed out to center field before you hit that ball off me, did you?" Ruth: "I know I didn't, but it made a hell of a story, didn't it?"
This is a classic example of people believing what they want to believe regardless of all the evidence to the contrary. Today's political climate being another case in point.
@@bradpalmer7944 What are you talking about? Ruth did not call the shot. He was a pitcher. Root would have thrown at Ruth's head if Ruth had pointed to the outfield. Have you ever played baseball before above Little League?
@@johndeagle4389 What are YOU talking about? The video shows the Ruth did NOT call his shot, but the vast majority of the comments are from people who insist he did.
@@bradpalmer7944 I thought you were disagreeing with me. Ruth was a great player and never would have tried to show up a pitcher during the World Series. After all he was a pitcher and the pitcher is the one with the ball. If Ruth had pointed to centrefield it would have been time to duck on the next pitch.
Babe Ruth got it done with hot dogs and beer. Not HGH or steroids.
Why because white people says so????
@@ronaldmoore6206 The proof is there for all to see.Even black racists like yourself.
ruth =nazi
Ruth did it with cocaine
@@ronaldmoore6206 Um, maybe just because HGH and steroids didn't exist back then.
Lou Gehrig said:"Can you imagine the nerve of that big ape?calling his shot and actually getting away with it?!"
Listen whether he did point or not the fact is that he said “I have 2 strikes” which basically means “Watch what happens now” and boom! Home run. That alone is pretty damned impressive
So forget the ab before n the movie that was being made before? Still a great story with the truth involved fuck what the legend says
@@felixramos8732 i personally believe he DID call the shot
@bloodlegion4874 really? you're absolutely entitled to your opinion I just don't see it I think it's just the story is bigger than the facts forgive me
@@felixramos8732 there are witnesses that saw Babe point. Besides his teammates but fans as well
Doesn't matter
Babe was the god of baseball and always shall be
Eli Jaworski yes he was.
Eli Jaworski doesn't matter because he hit the next pitch for a homerun in the 32 world series... amazing!
THE IRON MONGER He Was,Indeed.
There is video evidence of him pointing,and audio about it as well.The evidence says HE CALLED IT!
Nope
@@blu3collar949 yup.
Yup he call the shot
He did call his shot with that two fingers reminder.
The "SULTAN OF SWAT" !!! PERIOD .
The Bambino Is Synonymous With Greatness.☺
Rogers Hornsby Yes.
Oh yeah.
Woody English, a Cubs third baseman, insisted there was no called shot. “That day, Ruth and Gehrig each had homered,” English said later. “Ruth got up again, and it was funny. He had two strikes on him … The guys are yelling at him from the dugout, and he holds up two fingers. He said, ‘That’s only two strikes.’ But the press box was way back on top of Wrigley Field and to the people in the press, it looked like he pointed to center field. But he was looking right into our dugout and holding two fingers up.”
Ruth Called it. End of story.
HULK SAYS RUTH IS BEST!
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Why would the Babe lie about something like that? There’s no point he did it and took his word to his grave.
Ruth did it.Your jeaoulsy does not become you.
The Babe played some exibition games in buffalo,NY. William Bendix was a Bat-Boy for the Yankees for a short window of time during babe's prime years.
So laying out the facts makes someone jealous? Grow up
The facts say he did.End of story.
Too many contradictions tho
He Called It.
Dude, Babe called it. End of.
Babe Herman telling the story and he got it wrong..1 pitch was a ball. The fact is Babe blasted a homer and Gehrig followed with a Homer.
There Was No One To Babes Level,Not Even Cobb.Ruth #1
William Friedkin babe wasn’t the best it was Cobb he has the best batting record in history,
He called the shot. Now you say it!!!!
I am here after watching The Babe with John Goodman. 2020 now and it's still great!
Ruth only admitted that he did do it, and the evidence shows this as well.
Ruth did not later admit anything. Just face facts. He called the shot.
The Babe is not a liar. He called it.
So, you're saying Babe Herman is a liar for saying that Ruth admitted to him and Charlie Root that he didn't call the shot, but that "it sure made a good story"?
Babe told Babe, babe!
He Pointed And Then He Did It.'Nuff Said.
Yes exactly
he did point. to the cubs dugout, its on video
@MANCHESTER UNITED You are so incorrect, it's not funny. No one in the United States cares about soccer the way the rest of the world does.
Ok boomer
He pointed to the dugout with two fingers saying he only had two strikes
Either way he hit a home run and silenced the cubs dugout
I believe he did call the shot, but not in the dramatized fashion portrayed in movies, I believe that all things mentioned occurred during that at-bat, and whether or not he actually stopped and pointed to the centerfield fence and said he was going to hit a home run there is irrelevant. The facts are he was arguing and gesturing back and forth with Root and the Cubs bench during the at-bat, and holding up fingers indicating the strike count during the at-bat. The facts are also he hit a home run during the at-bat, and continued the verbal jousting while rounding the bases, which all indicates he more than likely told the Cubs verbally that he was going to knock the crap out of the ball, and he did. To me, that is calling a shot.
I'll go along with that. That's all true.
I think it was a little bit of both, he was saying strike 2, but then started to point like he was gonna hit a huge one, in which he did.
Babe called it, as only he could.
Never let the truth stand in the way of a good story.
Babe Ruth was and is the greatest
Root's daughter is sad.
"When the legend becomes fact... print the legend"
Yes he did,hes the Babe.
Most overated player ever
@@dylancoolbaugh4166 Wrong.
Yeah,He Sure Did.
Even if that's the the case that's still damn legendary
we always seem to find something negative about all the greats. consider this if you were there and saw him point and hit it out the park. you would probably jump out of your seat. all the fans watching saying yep, he called it. that's the story, that's the legend. and I for one will always love a great story.
I thought this made for a great story, the fact that Ruth admitted he really didn't call the shot. It doesn't do anything to take away from his greatness. He did more for baseball than any player in history, restoring credibility to the game following the Black Sox Scandal. It's why Cub catcher Gabby Hartnett declined to answer the question I put to him. The job of a reporter is to sort fact from fiction. But some people can't handle the truth.
@@bradpalmer7944 Great job of digging up the facts especially from his relative at his bedside while he was dying. Babe was an inspiration to many young kids back then and his name echo’s in eternity…
The evidence shows he did.
Babe and Lou were not liars.
Nor was Babe Herman.
Knew them personally, huh? 😅😅😅😅
He called that shot,now!
The legend states that he did.He even said he did.
Stay in denial, Brad, but you cannot alter the event which took place in 1932. Babe calling his shot.
The video of him pointing shows both the pitcher Root and the catcher Hartnett have their back turned to Ruth so they couldn’t have seen the point towards Center Field.
Was watching on big screen
I don't think the pitcher had his back turned. The catcher definitely had his back turned, though.
You know, you read all the stories and see all the footage and videos and you realize that he may not have pointed to center field and said I'm going to hit it there, but his gestures and words, depending on which story you believe, indicate he did everything just short of that. Then the gestures he made as he rounded the bases dont subtract anything from the story either.
I disagree I say he called it
Whether he did it or not, it’s a great lore of baseball.
Ruth and Gehrig did not tell lies.
If he pointed to centerfield predicting a home run on the following pitch to the awareness of Root or Hartnett, Ruth would have been on the ground in a cloud of dust after that pitch.
Oh,he did.
When facts contradict the legend, print the legend. To millions of baseball fans, Ruth called his shot, and no one will convince us otherwise!
Babe called the shot.
Legend has it he did call it so im going with that.
legends are legends for a reason. they lie. you can look up the video on youtube. he sadly points to the dugout.
PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TOLD WHAT THEY WANT TO HEAR, AND NO AMOUNT OF EVIDENCE IS GOING TO CHANGE THAT.
Amen!
Who cares? He pointed. Period, end of discussion. Next pitch, he hit it generally to where he pointed. Against the famous Wrigley wind. Period. End of discussion.
actually reporter joe williams wrote about the "called shot" the same day, he in fact was the only person to do so, but because his paper had wide circulation the story began to get repeated, which is probably why this guy is saying it happened 4 days later. ruth initially said he didn't do it but would later go along with it, he was definitely making gestures to the cubs dugout but he never pointed to the centerfield fence calling his shot. even ruth wasn't that much of a showboat.
Did Babe actually say "I'm going to hit the next pitch over the center field wall"? No he did not. But he sure implied it as only Babe Ruth could.. 2 strikes, points to center with 2 fingers. Hits it outta the park. Works for me.
I believe Gehrig
Nah babe pointed to the dugout saying there was two strikes left
You'll believe what you're told.
So do I, Lane
When you are legend and named Babe Ruth, it doesn't matter, everything he did was bigger than life.
I’m not sure if he did or did not but us was pretty funny that he said that’s only 2
Ruth definitely didn't call his shot...but I will always believe he did.
He definitely did.
Babe ruth did say hes gonna hit the next one for a homer and he did. So in a sence he did called his shot. Maybe not point too the stands where hes gonna hit it but he did hit the homer so yes he called it
I'd pay big money to hear Ruth micd up talking trash lol
Lou Gehrig is on record saying that Babe called the shot.
What did you expect him to say? That the story was a fabrication? What did Babe Herman have to gain by lying? He sat on the story for several decades until I asked him if Ruth really called his shot. Gabby Hartnett, the Cubs catcher, was more telling when he had me shut off the tape recorder, and asked that I not ask him that question. He said he didn't want to take anything away from a man who meant so much to baseball. In other words, he didn't want to have to give an honest answer.
@@bradpalmer7944 ua-cam.com/video/bhamMdkktFQ/v-deo.html
What did Lou have to gain? As I recall, they had what some might describe as a feud, did they not?
@@bradpalmer7944 Babe Herman never made the Hall of Fame. He envied Ruth.
@@bradpalmer7944 Gehrig was no liar.
he basically did by saying it only takes one pitch to hit the dam thing and thats what he did.
The count was 2-2 not 0-2. Mistake at 0:21.
My childhood is shattered! lol
did, or didn't happen. as a person who loved baseball growing up, i liked to believe he did. to a young kid, it's a magical feeling. i believed it as a kid. so have many before my time and will after.
Actually, this is what Lou Gehrig said and it’s a direct interview with him: ua-cam.com/video/bhamMdkktFQ/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared , so Gehrig was right there on deck, closer than Grimm, and confirmed Ruth’s account.
Centerfield bleachers in Wrigley in 1932? Nope. They weren't built until 1937. Other than that, this is the most accurate account that I have heard.
Some are saying that ruth pointing at the pitcher some are saying that ruth is pointing 2 fingers up because he got 2 strikes some are saying it doesnt matter if ruth really pointed at the centerfield bleachers on not but it matters for me
no way he called that
ok,I'm just here to study for my wax museum
Compromise...
The Babe pointed to center...
Of the dugout.
Excellent debunking of the so-called "called shot".
Based on the replies to this video, you and me are in the minority on this subject. It's a prime example of people believing what they want to believe irregardless of the evidence. There's a lot of that going around these days.
@@bradpalmer7944 The evidence cleary shows him pointing to center. Your interpretation of it is incorrect. Everyone who says he did not call it, all have 3 or 4 different stories they tell. All those who claim he did call it, have the exact same story. Go figure, eh?
that will be up for debate for years to come.
Imagine being the pitcher, Charlie Root. If a batter -- any batter -- had the nerve to call their shot, the next pitch would be a high fast one towards the batter's head. Why give them anything close to hit? No pitcher in their right mind would give them anything good to hit
Good point.
There is a video. Charlie Root is not looking at Ruth when he pointed. He did not see him. Neither did the catcher. They are both liars.
I bet he was just confident and mad so he said he was gonna get a hit but I don't think he expected a homerun
Hey,Brad,The facts do not say otherwise!Ruth called it,period!Your jealousy does not become you!Thumbs down!
babe is the best of all time, but you can look up the video. he points to the cubs dugout
@@iamjp1 He points to center.
Angry Grizzly no
Not fair...most his records should not count...he was on beer and hotdogs..
Yes,of course he did!
Big Bad Wolf oh,yeah.
Big Bad Wolf- Of Course.Sure He Did.😊
Big Bad Wolf yeah,we Know.
Big Bad Wolf You Know The Truth.😀
This is shameful. Lou Gehrig was on deck and was not particularly fond of Ruth at that time. If you recall, they had had a falling out. Nevertheless, Lou admitted that Ruth called the shot. ua-cam.com/video/bhamMdkktFQ/v-deo.html
He took 2 strikes, then pointed. Your trolling is impressive.
Thank you the truth is the truth still a monument hr lies change nothing
He did
how old was babe ruth wen he died.44.91.OR.56.
53
BABE RUTH CALLED HIS SHOT AND HE HIT IT WHERE HE PREDACTED IT DON'T TRY TO DIS HIS GOOD NAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GrandSlamdantheman gaming So True,Babe Did It!😁
"He was more than a man but less than a God, sorta like Hercules. "Benny the Jet" Rodriguez.
I think he did
It's always easy to want to believe a myth like this one because often the myth is a lot more interesting that the truth but the simple fact is he didn't call that shot. I'd rather remember a legend based on truth rather than a lie. Some people though would prefer to not let the truth get in the way of a good story. Believe what you want but it never happened.
Couldn't agree more, but we're in the minority. Jimmy Piersall had it right when he said, "The truth hurts."
The babe
I prefer a Hermaneutical approach to understanding Isaiah 53. as in George Herman "Babe" Ruth.
BIG BAM THEORY: Babe Ruth, the Baseball Messiah, fulfilled Isaiah's chp 53 prophecy when he died at age 53 in 1948 the year the nation of Israel was born. Babe Ruth loved Decker hot dogs. Jehoshua Ben-Deker, was the "Son of Piercings" from 1 Kings 4 and Isaiah 53. "Jacob" Decker hot dogs ran for 100 years the entire 20th Century then mysteriously went out of business. 100+53 = 153 as in the 153 fish the Disciples of Yeshua pulled in on his last appearance to them before the Ascension. Also in 1948, the brand Crown Prince Kipper Snacks (fish purification snacks) was born. They are rent in two like the veil to the Holy of Holies was at Christ's death. They are smoked to hide YAHH appearing above the mercy seat atop the Ark of the Covenant. And they are high in Omega-3 (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). Try some at Yom Kippur or Pentecost. Yeshua is the Prince of Crowns. Caiaphas the High Priest and a small band of dancing/singing Levites at the palace of Pontius Pilate:
"Damn him. Damn him. You ought to take a cross and hang him. Hang him from the highest tree!! Ben-Deker ain't Messiah to me. Do do do do do - de do de - doe doe doe. One more time! Do do do do do - de do de - doe doe doe."
This song was later adapted as the theme song to the Decker Hot Dogs tv commerical circa 1960s or 1970s, sung by Roger Miller, lyrics adaptation by Johnny Rivers. "Decker is the D-G for me".By his Yankee pinstripes a nation was healed. All those Black Sox sheep had gone astray (throwing the 1919 World Series of Baseball), and the LORD laid upon the BABE (not in a manger, but who wanted to be manager) the iniquity of them all.
If the BABE hadn't done among them the things which no one else had ever done, they would not have been guilty of sin. But as it is, they saw, and still they hated both the BABE and his "dad" (owner).
he didn't call it. calm down people.
Ginga Tetsudō Surī Nain yea he did
I never questioned the "legend" story, but well, would youtube lie to us? Doesn't really matter, it's still a great story about a great man who was as human and flawed as they come, and a hero to so many. They don't make em like that any more, and that's a good thing. I'm not a sports fan largely because sports have been corrupted by the gross riches involved and the steroids. If anything I like the Olympics
Sadly, the Olympics have had a long history of corruption, as well, much of it having to do with drugs and blood tampering.
Good player babe ruth
I have the same paper too.. for year..
either way, makes for a hell of a story
No argument there.
Lou disagrees with you.
I probably would have gone along with the story, too, had I been a teammate of Ruth's. As Cub catcher Gabby Hartnett said in refusing to answer the question, "I don't want to say anything that would take anything away from a man who meant so much to baseball."
@@bradpalmer7944 Hartnett was not looking at Ruth when he pointed. Watch the video. Gabby is a liar. Ruth pointed.
@@bradpalmer7944 He called the shot. Babe was no liar, and neither was Lou. No one went along with anything. BABE CALLED THE SHOT, GOT THAT?!
LMAO he pointed
Dugout? Irrelevant.
Bruh wdym irrelevant he was pointing to the dugout as in the PLAYERS saying there’s only two strikes left as in its not over yet
Really. Art rust was there and he did
It’s funny to me that you get such joy of this
In 1942, during the making of The Pride of the Yankees, Babe Herman (who was at that time a teammate of Root with the minor league Hollywood Stars) was on the movie set as a double for both Ruth (who played himself in most scenes) and Gary Cooper (who played Lou Gehrig). Herman re-introduced Root and Ruth on set and the following exchange (later recounted by Herman to baseball historian Donald Honig) took place:
Root: "You never pointed out to center field before you hit that ball off me, did you?"
Ruth: "I know I didn't, but it made a hell of a story, didn't it?"
This is a classic example of people believing what they want to believe regardless of all the evidence to the contrary. Today's political climate being another case in point.
@@bradpalmer7944 What are you talking about? Ruth did not call the shot. He was a pitcher. Root would have thrown at Ruth's head if Ruth had pointed to the outfield. Have you ever played baseball before above Little League?
@@johndeagle4389 What are YOU talking about?
The video shows the Ruth did NOT call his shot, but the vast majority of the comments are from people who insist he did.
@@bradpalmer7944 Why did you write above "This is a classic example........" I agree that Ruth did not call the shot. That is what I wrote.
@@bradpalmer7944 I thought you were disagreeing with me. Ruth was a great player and never would have tried to show up a pitcher during the World Series. After all he was a pitcher and the pitcher is the one with the ball. If Ruth had pointed to centrefield it would have been time to duck on the next pitch.
But I bet he coulda !
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