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On February 26, 1935, the New York Yankees release longtime star outfielder Babe Ruth, freeing him to sign a $20,000 contract with the National League’s Boston Braves. Ruth’s new contract with the Braves also gives him a share of the team’s profits. In 1934, Ruth had endured one of his worst seasons with the Yankees, at least by his lofty standards, with a .288 batting average, 22 home runs, and 84 RBIs.
This season, he will play just only 28 games for the Braves before announcing his retirement on June 2nd at the age of 40. Ruth will hit the final three home runs of his major league career on May 25th against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving him a total of 714. His last home run will clear the right field grandstand at Forbes Field and will travel an estimated 600 feet.
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July 25 record number of Hall of Famers return to Cooperstown
July 24 - George Brett Pine Tar (full radio call)
July 23 - Jackie Robinson gets inducted into the HOF
July 23 1962 - Jackie Robinson Hall of Fame Speech - Vintage Baseball Reflections
July 22 - Ken Griffey goes yard 3 times
July 21 - Pumpsie Green Debuts
July 19 - Tony Gwynn First Hit - Vintage Baseball Reflections
July 20 - Christy Mathewson is traded
July 19 - Gwynn, Marichal and Wagner debut
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July 18 - Cone is perfect
July 17, 1990, Twins turn two triple plays - Vintage Baseball Reflections
July 17, 1966 Rusty Staub and Felix Mantilla spark a three-run rally - Vintage Baseball Reflections
July 17 - Gibson strikesout his 3000th
July 15 - Albert Belle gets protection
July 14 - Pete Rose barrels over Ray Fosse
July 14, 1968 Don Wilson fans Cincy's Johnny Bench for his 18th strikeout. - Vintage Baseball Reflections
July 13 - 1971 All Star Game - Reggie vs Doc Ellis
July 12 - Disco Demolition
July 11 1961 - Stu Miller blown off mound call - Vintage Baseball Reflections
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